BIOL 0340 - Forest Ecology

Credits: 3

Students in this course will investigate ecological concepts related to forest ecosystems around the world with particular emphasis on forests of eastern North America. Topics may include: factors affecting forest distribution and composition, impacts of natural and human disturbances, how forests change through time, and conservation/management issues related to impacts of climate change, invasive species, and habitat alterations.

Prerequisites: BIOL 0128  and one of the following: BIOL 0201 , BIOL 0202 , ENVS 0225 , or ENVS 0309 .

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