PWS 553

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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

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

PWS 282, 416; Bio 350; or equivalents

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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

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Ecology Applications

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the applications of plant population ecology, ecophysiology, and community ecology to restoration ecology.

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Plant Succession

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the processes of plant succession as the foundation for restoration ecology.