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GEOG 311 Landscape Ecology (3) This course examines the ways in which spatial patterns and spatial processes operate in an ecological context.

GEOG 311

GEOG 311 Landscape Ecology (3)

Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates the tools and theoretical frameworks of geography, ecology and earth sciences. The focus of landscape ecology is on the controls, interactions and outcomes of spatial patterns and spatial processes on ecological dynamics at large spatial scales. Ecological systems are patterned in space by a wide range of interacting physical, biological and human processes. Spatial arrangement and spatial dynamics influence a broad array of ecological processes, such as the flows of energy and nutrients, dispersal and persistence of aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and the spread and impact of natural disturbances. In this course, students will explore the methods, theories, approaches and practical applications of landscape ecology as a framework for understanding landscape dynamics and interactions and how to apply this information for landscape management. Particular emphasis is placed on how humans have modified landscapes and how species, ecological communities, and ecosystems have responded to these changes.

General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: GEOG 111, BIOL 110, FOR 308 orW F S 209 or by permission

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.

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