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Apr 24, 2024
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REM 350 - Grassland Plants & Ecology (3 units)
Examine Western US grassland ecology & management including soil characteristics, plant communities’ composition, and distribution, wildlife species, spatial-temporal dynamics of structure, function, and process, and land uses. Lab will focus on grassland plant systematics and identification.
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Prerequisite(s): REM 241 ; REM 310 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the geomorphology and biogeography of Western US grassland ecosystems.
2. describe climate, soils, vegetation, wildlife, ecological processes, and typical land uses of the Western US grassland ecosystems.
3. apply theories of disturbance ecology and vegetation succession to describe the current ecological understanding of a specific grassland ecosystem.
4. outline ecological considerations and possible management actions for given issues of each system.
5. demonstrate application of plant identification skills during field activities.
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