Natural Sciences 191CNS9 - FYS -GettingFiredUpWildfireEco

Humans and wildfire have had a long relationship, and the truth is, it's complicated. While we often see reports of destructive wildfires in the news, many ecosystems actually depend on periodic burns. In this largely discussion-based seminar, we will explore topics related to fire ecology as well as human perception of and influence on wildfire. Students will be encouraged to sharpen their critical thinking skills by investigating an area of wildfire research that they find most interesting.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.