BOT 315 PLANT ECOLOGY
The relationships of plants to other organisms and the abiotic environment. Factors controlling the distribution and dynamics of plant populations, the structure and function of plant communities, and energy flow and nutrient cycling through ecosystems are explored through the study of regional vegetation. Vegetation sampling, analytical techniques, and the ecological consequences of human activities are also considered.
Notes
Two lectures; four hours of field or laboratory work. Frequent field trips.
Prerequisite
BIO 207 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite
Registration is also required in
BOT 315L.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 12 students.