PWS 355
Rangeland Vegetation Measurements and Analysis
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Field methodologies for vegetation inventories and analysis (density, biomass, cover, frequency, utilization, etc.) in wildland settings.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Lab Exercises and Write-ups
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to demonstrate, through lab exercises and write-ups, an understanding of ecological processes that drive secondary succession in wildland ecosystems which in turn impact management decisions.
Title
Vegetation Data Collection Techniques
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply vegetation data collection techniques to quantify vegetation and make interpretations used in resource management decisions.
