FR 3104/5104 - Forest Ecology
(4 cr; =[FR 5104]; Prereq-Biol 1001 or 1009; 1 semester college
chemistry recommended; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Ecology, the study of the interactions of organisms and their
environment, forms the essential foundation of the management
and conservation of the world's ecosystems. This course examines
basic ecological principles through the lens of forest ecosystems,
exploring the theory and practice of ecology at various levels
of organization from individuals to populations, communities
and ecosystems. At each level we examine past and current
theoretical advances and use case studies to evaluate the
impacts of increasing human domination of global systems on
forested ecosystems. The course covers diverse topics including
global climate change; individual and population growth; community
assembly; invasive species; biodiversity; and alteration of
water, carbon and nutrient cycles. During two class periods
per week we explore forest ecology through a combination of
lecture, group learning and problem solving, and discussion.
Labs include group research projects and trips to local natural
areas, urban forests, and the north shore of Lake Superior.
Lab sessions are designed to complement and reinforce material
covered in regular class periods.
Syllabus: FR
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