BIOLOGY 297/497 FROM TEMPERATE RAINFOREST TO GLACIERS A FIELD STUDY IN BIODIVERSITY OF ALASKA July 2 to July 16, 2000

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"I will argue that every scrap of biological diversity is priceless, to be learned and cherished, and never to be surrendered without a struggle."     EDWARD O. WILSON Biodiversity in all its forms can not be fully appreciated unless it is experienced firsthand at its extremes. The purpose of this program is to give the student firsthand experience of the biodiversity found in temperate rain forests and other Alaskan habitats. The course will also focus on the evolutionary mechanisms that lead to this biodiversity. Special emphasis will be placed on the human impact on the diversity of these environments. As an indirect benefit the student will also experience the culture and history of this region. Coordinators: Dr. Jacqueline McLaughlin Penn State Lehigh Valley jshea@psu.edu Dr. Stam Zervanos Penn State Berks smz1@psu.edu This page was last updated on February 8, 2000.