Biology 364 - PLANT ECOLOGY

This course surveys the environmental historical processes, and ecological factors that determine the distribution and abundance of plant species in the landscape. The class will examine how plant communities are assembled and what processes influence their structure. We will focus in particular on plant communities of the Northeast, using examples from the local landscape to illustrate key ecological concepts. Prerequisite: a course in plant biology, ecology or environmental science; statistics is recommended (e.g., MTH 245). BIO 365 must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 20.