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AGSC 408 - Rangeland Ecosystems

(5 units)
Ecological characteristics, botanical composition, distribution, wildlife species, and land uses of the major rangeland plant communities in the western U.S. (AGSC 408 and NRES 408 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): NRES 217  OR BIOL 314 NRES 345 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe climate, soils, vegetation, wildlife, processes, and typical land uses of the major range ecosystems of the United States.
2. Students will be able to describe why plants and plant communities occur where they do, and how they are used by society.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate application of plant identification skills through hands-on exercises during laboratory practicals.


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