BIOL - 6622 Natural Areas Ecology (3)

Through readings and discussions, the course will attempt to synthesize several ecological subdisciplines, paying particular attention to landscape ecology. The primary emphasis will then be to apply the synthesis to restoration, preserve design, and environmentally sound land use practices. Topics covered will include the restoration of prairie, woodland, and wetland; the location, size, and shape of nature preserves; and methods used for identifying and linking natural areas. Equivalent to BIOL-622. Prerequisites: take BIOL-3322, BIOL-3323.