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2002-2003 Graduate Catalog 
    
2002-2003 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 446 - Ecosystems: a Landscape Perspective


An advanced course in aquatic ecology that examines wetland, river and stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems from a landscape perspective. Emphasis on interpreting ecosystem pattern and process by understanding the importance of spatial and temporal scales, abiotic and biotic controls, land-water biogeochemical interactions and management considerations. Lectures, discussion, computer GIS exercises and a research project. Note: BIO 446 and BIO 546 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (Offered alternate years - odd).

Prerequisites & Notes
an advanced ecology course e.g. BIO 463 or BIO 468 or PSE 423 or SMS 352 or SMS 475 or WLE 555 or permission.

Credits: 3