BIOS204 / ENST 204
Environmental Sustainability:
The design and practice of community agriculture

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of community gardening, with emphasis on applying ecological principles to the practice of community agriculture. Our goal is to re-shape the Rice garden ecosystem in ways that contribute locally grown produce to the campus food supply.

BIOS 326
Insect Biology

This course will introduce you to the most abundant, diverse (and fascinating) organisms in the animal kingdom: the Insects. However, insects are so incredibly diverse that trying to learn them all is impossible (and not useful for most undergraduates). Instead, we will use their diversity to illustrate important concepts in biology. Insects provide highly tractable organisms with which to investigate biological questions because they are ubiquitous, small, and highly diverse.

BIOS 330
Insect Biology Lab

Laboratory and field exercises provide hands-on experience with collection and curation of insect specimens and explore local ecosystems, both natural and managed. By the end of the course, you will have gained a repertoire of skills necessary to recognize common insects and understand their unique adaptations

BIOS 563
Topics in Ecology

Review and discussion of the literature on current research in ecology.

BIOS 568
Topics in Biological Diversity

Review and discussion of the literature on current research in biological diversity.