BIO 502. Forest Ecology

Cross listed with: BIO 402
Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID: 012982 Grading Basis GRD

A study of the function, structure, and composition of forested ecosystems. The effect of physical geography on the distribution of forest communities will be explored. Issues of forest management and restoration will also be considered. Field laboratory topics will include dendrology and sampling techniques within different forest successional stages. Prerequisite(s): Credit may not be earned in both BIO 402 and BIO 502.