BI 238 - Ecosystem Ecology

This field course examines the structure and composition of terrestrial ecosystems and how geology, climate, humans, and other factors affect ecosystem distribution and sustainability. Included is an historical overview of human effects on ecosystems including climate change. Field trips examine mountaintops, a bog, lake side forests, coniferous and hardwood forests.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: (BI-151 or BI-152 Minimum Grades C-) or Permission of Instructor.

Fee: Yes

When Offered: Fall