ENVS S416 - Biogeog/ Landscape Ecology

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Environmental Science

Description:

4 credits (3+2) Cross-listed as GEOG S416. An introduction to two related disciplines emphasizing a geographical focus on natural processes. Landscape ecology studies large-scale ecological patterns and processes occurring on whole landscapes and biogeography studies species distribution in relation to environmental and historical factors. Students learn how these disciplines serve as foundations for decision making in land use planning, resource management, and biological conservation. Labs include the use of geospatial tools like GIS and remote sensing, and hands-on field exercises. Prerequisite: ENVS S102/GEOG S102 or BIOL S104 or BIOL S105.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENVS S102 US D- Concurrent OR GEOG S102 US D- Concurrent OR BIOL S104 US D- Concurrent OR BIOL S105 US D- Concurrent

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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