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May 02, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PLSC 430 - Urban Ecology (3cr.)Credit(s): 3 URBAN ECOLOGY Apply ecological principles to urban ecosystems, focusing on the intersection of biophysical and social drivers in controlling urban ecosystem structure and function. Cities, the most human-dominated ecosystem, are integral for studying ecological consequences of many global environmental change factors like habitat fragmentation, invasive species introductions, climate change, and water and air pollution; these are examples of topics covered in the course. Culminate in the examination of urban green infrastructure and urban resilience, adaptation, and sustainability. Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option Course Typically Offered: Fall General Education Objectives:
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