GEOG 303
Biogeography
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Broad-scale distribution of plants and animals. Theoretical and practical applications to conservation and effects of global environmental change.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Geog 101
Title
Patterns of distribution
Learning Outcome
Recognize and be able to explain patterns of plant and animal life at many different scales
Title
Basic concepts
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and processes in biogeography
Title
Human impacts
Learning Outcome
Explain how humans have affected the distribution and diversity of plants and animals, and apply concepts to decisions regarding human use of the environment
Title
Future changes
Learning Outcome
Plan for future changes in species distributions and diversity as a result of environmental and human-induced pressures
Title
Current research themes
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a knowledge of prominent professional biogeographers and ecologists and their current research themes
