BIOL 4421 - Global Change Ecology

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Humans are causing rapid and widespread environmental change which exceeds natural variability in ecosystem dynamics and disturbance patterns. This course explores both the natural and human drivers of ecosystem changes to key ecological processes in our soils, atmosphere and hydrosphere, and the impacts on ecosystem function and diversity. We'll consider the role of science and management in providing sustainable solutions to global change. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours weekly.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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