BOTANY 315 - The Ecology of Terrestrial And Wetland Plant Communities

Institution:

Connecticut College

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Description:

The relationships of plants to other organisms and the abiotic environment. Factors controlling the distribution and dynamics of plant populations, the structure and function of plant communities, and energy flow and nutrient cycling through ecosystems are explored through the study of regional vegetation. Vegetation sampling, analytical techniques, and the ecological consequences of human activities are also considered. Two lectures; four hours of field or laboratory work. Frequent field trips. Prerequisite: Biology 207 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 14 students. Staff

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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