Visualizing Nature: Techniques in Field Biology

This seminar explores the process of scientific inquiry by investigating the many ways in which field biologists observe and study organisms in the lab and field. We will discuss a variety of methodologies and technologies that researchers use to design thoughtful experiments and collect meaningful data. Through hands-on learning experiences in the lab and field, we will combine technology, problem-solving skills, and creativity to collect and interpret behavioral, morphological, physiological, and sensory data in living and non-living organisms. This seminar includes coordinated trips during class time to local sites in the Princeton area.