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SUMMARY:Comparative Temperate/Tropical Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jim Costa (WCU/HBS) and Dr. Travis Knowles (Francis Marion University) \nAn introductory exploration of the ecology and biogeography of temperate-zone and tropical biodiversity hotspots\, from the southern Appalachians to Andean Ecuador. Based at two mountain biological field stations (Highlands Biological Station in Highlands\, NC and Wildsumaco Biological Station\, Sumaco Biosphere Reserve\, Ecuador)\, we will take a field-based comparative approach to exploring southern Appalachian and Amazonian Andean montane ecology and biogeography in the spirit of the explorer-naturalists of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. We will consider the geological context of the Appalachians and Andes\, comparative biogeography / ecology of these respective regions in terms of the ecological and historical factors that shape their biota\, big-picture patterns of latitudinal and elevational diversity gradients\, principles of forest community structure and function\, and examine comparative species composition and interactions in selected groups as well as soil structure and microbiota. \nPrerequisites: Introductory Biology sequence\, at least one course at the 200 level or above in Biology\, Environmental Science\, or Geosciences/Natural Resources Management\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here for the syllabus. \nStay tuned for updates regarding cost and travel information.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/comparative-temperate-tropical-ecology/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, and Caddisflies - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) \nPlease note that both sessions of this course are identical – you only need to sign up for 1 session. \nNatural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera)\, stoneflies (Plecoptera)\, and caddisflies (Trichoptera)\, including systematics\, ecology\, and behavior of larvae and adults\, with emphasis on those aspects important in ecological studies\, biological monitoring of water quality\, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be done in the laboratory. \n\n\nPrerequisites: Students are expected to have prior training in zoology\, but not necessarily entomology. \nCost: $1000 course fee + $600 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/southern-appalachian-mayflies-stoneflies-and-caddisflies/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) \nThis 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself\, the skills from the previous class(es) will be used in subsequent classes. Before students apply the botanical drawing skills in each session\, students will be lead through a meditation process that will help our creative side flow. \nClick here for the syllabus. \nPrerequisites: Basic drawing skills \nCost: $50/session \nClick here to register.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/drawing-leaves-in-the-studio-and-leaves/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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