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Landscape Ecology

Course Code:
NRS 432
Course Group(s):
BIO: Biology Minor UD Electives, BIOG: Ecology Cluster, BIOG: UD Biology Electives, Degree Applicable, DMRS: Analysis and Planning Track, ENVS: Ecosystem Processes, ENVS: Upper Division Science Electives, FBIO: Biology Cluster, FWSF - Fisheries Concentration: Biological Science Elective, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Ecology Elective, GIS: Minor Electives, HHAE: Ecosystem Processes Cluster, Integrative Studies: BIOG Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENVS Program Options, Integrative Studies: FW Program Options, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, NRCM: Practitioner Skills Cluster, PACM: Natural World Cluster
Course Description:
Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
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