GEOG 202 Geography of Ecosystems
3 Credits

In this course, learners will explore the environmental factors that determine the distribution and function of regional ecosystems. Course content will include examination of the environmental factors that control the distribution and development of ecosystems, including climatic, geological and anthropogenic change. Indigenous knowledge, ways of knowing, and ecosystem management are core components of the course. The course emphasizes ecology, the structure and functioning of ecosystems, and ecosystem strategies relative to soil and climatic conditions. The course includes discussion of the effects of disturbance and management on natural and altered systems throughout the globe. Field trips, which range from single to multi-day, emphasize land-based learning via excursions.

Prerequisites
BIOL 101 and BIOL 102, and GEOG 150 and GEOG 160

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