Course Title
Restoration Ecology
Course Description
Restoration Ecology is an interdisciplinary field that combines conservation, ecology, economics, and culture. The ultimate goal is the recovery of a landscape, but how we define recovery can be a question of what we value about a particular ecosystem. In this class we will explore the causes of degraded ecosystems, ecology principles behind restoration, and how theory is translated to land management across ecosystems and political boundaries. Students will think critically about how to implement restoration actions that are ecologically sound, sustainable long term, and meet local needs and values. This course will be a combination of lecture, class discussion, and field implementation of a restoration project. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. Co-requisite: BIOL-336. 3 lecture hours. 3 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary.
Course Types
Standard (STAND), Interdisciplinary (DISCP), Biology Lab (BILAB)
Semester Hours
3