Natural Resources Conservation 537 - Invasion Ecology

Invasive species have been identified as one of five primary drivers of global biological change (along with, for example, climate change and land cover change). They outcompete and prey on native species, alter ecosystem function, and reduce native species diversity and abundance. Invasion ecology explores the introduction, establishment and impact stages of non-native, invasive species. We will consider how invasions differ across taxonomic groups, from plants to fish to pathogens.

Open to juniors and seniors in NRC & ENVIRSCI and graduate students in ECO or Sustainability Science.