ENV 210 - Biogeography and Sense of Place

Credits: 4
When Offered: Spring, 2010

Through field studies of plant species, complemented by discussions of readings that describe the history of the field of biogeography, from the early 19th century to the present, we explore the underlying evolutionary and ecological processes responsible for patterns of distribution, and the lessons this information provides for species conservation. We focus most especially on the work of Charles Darwin in his groundbreaking narrative, The Voyage of the Beagle. Students practice a variety of writing techniques to develop their own skills in observation and interpretation.Warren.