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NRES 647 - Plant Ecology

(3 units)
A comprehensive overview of plant ecology at the individual, population, community, ecosystem and landscape levels, with emphasis on the basic and applied aspects of this field.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191A ; NRES 217  or BIOL 314 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe and discuss central concepts relating to the ecology of plants at the individual, population, community, ecosystem and landscape levels.
2. articulate the many ways that plants are influenced by human activities, including those relating the disturbance, habitat alteration, invasive species and climate change.
3. demonstrate critical thinking skills when addressing questions relating to the ecology of plants.
4. read and interpret articles about plants published in ecology journals.
5. interpret and explain advanced topics in plant ecology through writing a detailed, referenced research paper.


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