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Sep 07, 2024
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BIOO 217 - Tropical Flora of Costa Rica Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): instructor’s consent. This course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of tropical botany, ecology, ethnobotany, and conservation in a tropical setting. Various habitats will be visited including montane cloud, alpine paramo, and lowland wet forests. Field orientation at each site will include the identification of significant plant species, an understanding of species interactions, and the ability to conceptualize various habitat types. Students will learn the major families and genera of tropical plants in a phylogenetic context. This course is designed to develop the field skills needed for taxonomic and floristic studies. Students should expect to participate in moderate daily hikes and an abundance of time learning outdoors. (Intermittently)
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to - Comprehend the basic principles of tropical ecosystems including the biotic and abiotic effects on plant growth and distribution.
- Understand how plants have adapted to their environments through a morphological and anatomical lens. Identify the most common tropical plant families and genera.
- Develop field skills, including specimen illustration, collection, and preservation.
- Explain the role of the tropics at a global scale.
- Understand phylogenetic relationships of the major clades of tropical flowering plants and ferns.
- Maintain a well-organized, accurate, and informative field notebook.
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