Jul 12, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 384 - Cave Ecology


2-4-4

Field-based examination of the biological processes of cave ecosystems.  This course emphasizes methods to assess, document, and manage cave ecosystems.  We will explore topics such as the cave environment, biological diversity, evolution, physiology, energy dynamics, biologically-mediated and abiotic speleogenesis, conservation, survey, and management.  Safety and conservation are paramount in all activities.

PR: BIO 202  or BIO 215  or CI