BIO 4630 Terrestrial Plant Ecology

Introduction to the scientific study of plant ecology. Topics include population and community dynamics, evolution of life history traits, physiological responses to environmental stresses, plant-animal interactions, and the role of vegetation in ecosystem processes. Field and laboratory studies explore experimental and analytical techniques used in plant ecology. All sections of this course are writing intensive. Students will be charged an additional Biology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2490
Credits: 4.0