BI 312 Global Change Ecology
This course will provide a scientific foundation for understanding the causes and effects of major types of human-caused global change. Topics will include anthropogenic climate change, land-use change, nutrient cycling, invasive species, and others. The course will introduce students to global-scale ecological questions and research methods through a focus on current primary research. Students will also be introduced to the links between global change sciences and other disciplines through the discussion of possible solutions to these human-caused problems.
Prerequisite
One 100-200 level course in BI, ES, CH, or PHYS or instructor consent.
Offered
Annual Spring Semester