BIO 4220 - Urban Biomes and Waste Fieldwork

Prerequisite(s): ECOLOGY I - II [BIO 3210 and BIO 3230 (with LABORATORIES, BIO 3220 and BIO 3240); PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY (HUM 3200); concurrent with URBAN BIOMES AND WASTE (BIO 4210).
Identifying relevant problems in Fort Wayne’s urban environments, this field course forces students past barriers to “making a difference” and leads them to service. As they focus on blights to our health and well-being, students will function in the neighborhood by carrying out a major improvement project based on ecological principles. Collaborative problem solving and group service to the greater Fort Wayne community predominates throughout the semester, mimicking team-based science in wider molecular disciplines. These assignments develop effective and respectful communication skills. Uncertain outcomes in scientific research is a hallmark in this course, providing students with the insight to recognize and the courage to handle ambiguity in environmental settings. 1 CREDIT; taken concurrent with URBAN BIOMES AND WASTE (BIO 4210) Credit(s): 1