Integrative Biology C158L Biology and Geomorphology of Tropical Islands

Course Website: https://www.moorea.berkeley.edu/programs/field-courses/biology-and-geomorphology-of-tropical-islands
Description: In this class, students study the natural history and evolutionary biology of island terrestrial and freshwater organisms and their communities, and of marine organisms in the coral reef and lagoon systems. The students also learn about the geomorphology of volcanic islands, coral reefs, and reef islands. Features of island biogeography are illustrated with topics linked to subsequent field studies on the island of Mo’orea, French Polynesia. The course trains students as independent scientists, as students develop, conduct, and communicate independent research projects on a topic of their choice.
Credit Restriction: Students will receive no credit for INTEGBI C158L after completing INTEGBI C158, or INTEGBI 158L. A deficient grade in INTEGBI C158L may be removed by taking INTEGBI 158L.
Cross Listed Course: ESPM C107
Expected Enrollment: 25