PWS 553
Restoration Ecology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Nature of ecosystem disturbance and plant succession; developing science and practice of ecological restoration; case studies of applied restoration.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
PWS 282, 416; Bio 350; or equivalents
Title
Practical Application
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply restoration ecology and techniques to practical problems such mined and other drastically-disturbed lands, disturbed terrestrial and riparian or wetland systems, and invasive species concerns
Title
Ecology Applications
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the applications of plant population ecology, ecophysiology, and community ecology to restoration ecology.
Title
Plant Succession
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the processes of plant succession as the foundation for restoration ecology.
