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PWS 512

Rangeland Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems.

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Applying landscape ecology theory to evaluate, describe, and predict spatial patterns and processes within rangeland ecosystems using geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS).

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Recommended

PWS 215, Geog 212

Title

Landscape Ecology Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to apply landscape ecology theory to evaluate, describe, and predict spatial patterns and processes in wildlife ecosystems. This will be furthered by synthesis of the literature and current theory.