TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

BIOL 1525 - TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The primary focus of this advanced course is on the ecology of forested ecosystems, however, the ecology of non-forested terrestrial ecosystems such as thickets, scrub, meadows, barrens and old fields will be addressed. Emphasis is on plants, vegetation and habitat. Specific topics include community, ecosystem and landscape concepts; sampling terrestrial communities; classifying and coordinating community data; succession; productivity; nutrient cycling; environmental influences; and major terrestrial ecosystem types.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: BIOL 1515


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