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Nov 23, 2024
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BIO 1241 - Introduction to Forest Ecology
4 cr
In this course, students learn the functions of a forest ecosystem and are introduced to the silviculture of major tree species, the significance of natural communities, the role forests play in climate change, and current management and conservation practices. A central component of the course is a lab that studies and evaluates various natural communities; students collect data, analyze the data and develop skills to predict environmental conditions that support certain species and natural communities. Students practice using software for mapping, navigation tools, and forest metrics data collection software.
3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab
Offered: Fall
There is a fee associated with this course
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