BIO 383 - Plant Ecology

This course is a study of plant distribution and abundance across local, regional, and global scales. How plants are impacted by and in turn impact environmental and biotic factors will be discussed at the individual, community, and ecosystem levels. The influences of environmental stress and anthropogenic disruptions will also be examined. Students design and implement a field based research project and weekly field trips are required. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 203 or ESP 125.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 5

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Biology