BIOL 446 - Ecosystems

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Ecosystem processes including nutrient cycles, energy budgets and trophodynamics are discussed for terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems. Processes are discussed for ecosystem types such as those controlled by fire, volcanism, chemosynthetic bacteria, detrital food resources, herbivory and predation. Ecosystems viewed in a global perspective to understand global carbon and nutrient cycles. 3 hrs. lec./discussion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 343 and ENGL 110.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered in spring of even years.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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