Minor in Environmental Studies - Terrestrial Ecology
BIOL 3762 Terrestrial Ecology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding the function of terrestrial ecosystems. One week at a field station in Nova Scotia provides practical experience with forest, bog and agroecosystems. Topics include soil profiles and nutrients; plant productivity and interactions; and ecological roles of microorganisms, lichens, fungi, insects, and vertebrates.
NOTES: Offered in summer through
SEASIDE. An auxiliary fee is charged to cover field expenses. For dates, times, and special registration procedures see seaside.science.dal.ca
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Field intensive
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL 2003.03 or
BIOL 2004.03 , and
BIOL 2060.03 (or
BIOA 3001.03), or instructor's permission.