BIOL 420 - Ecological Monitoring

Units: 4

An overview of the various approaches used to assess ecological condition (status) and change over time (trend) for ecosystems, vegetation types, populations, and biological communities. Lectures that provide conceptual understanding will be combined with hands-on practical exercises in the lab, so that students will be prepared to apply their knowledge to real-world conservation problems. BIOL 420 is dual-listed with BIOL 620 . These courses will be taught together by the same instructor. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 620. Three hours lecture

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 215 and BIOL 354 .