WL 421-521 - Grassland Fire Ecology

Institution:

South Dakota State University

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Description:

The course describes the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystem components, from soil and vegetation to wildlife and beef cattle. It also provides insight into the history of fires, the people who use them and why, the parts of a fire, how fires behave in relation to fuel and weather, and the conducting and safety of prescribed burns. ( Credits: 3 Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 421 only). Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 421L-521L. Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with RANG 421-521.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 952-3541

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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