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ENVAS 3924 Conservation and Development in the Indian Tropics

Four hours (Au Sable)
An introduction to the conservation, historical and ongoing development, and comparative analysis of coastal ecosystems, the plains and montane tropical ecosystems of the Western Ghats, an internationally recognized biodiversity hotspot containing multiple ecosystems stratified by altitudinal zonation. The course is taught on-site at a variety of ecosystem preserves and national parks. Topics include tropical ecosystem structure and function, adaptations of flora and fauna, biodiversity surveys, past and present human interactions with the landscape, and autecology of selected plant and animal species. Students from North America and India will interact in this cross-cultural course. Mini-buses will transport the group in each site with extensive hiking at each location. Food and lodging will be provided at nearby hostels and hotels. Offered at Au Sable - India in Tamil Nadu, India during mid-May to early June. Corresponds to Au Sable Biol 367 course.

Prerequisites: BIO 1141  and BIO 1143 ; BIO 2181  and BIO 2183 ; junior standing
Recommended: additional ecology course from Au Sable
Offered Summer semester at the Au Sable Institute