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| FNR 35910 - Spatial Ecology |
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Credit Hours: 2.00. Introduction to the principles of landscape ecology and biogeography. Landscape ecology focuses on the important relationships of landscape structure (pattern, heterogeneity) and ecological processes (movement of animals, hydrologic dynamics) and how this information is used for natural resource management. Biogeography examines ecological patterns and processes at larger scales (generally at subcontinental to global) for the purposes of managing plants and animals of global importance.
2.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: College of Agriculture Department: Forestry and Natural Resources Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Able to understand the theory, applications (how theory is applied) can be used to study landscape and larger scale problems related to natural resources. 2. Know what a landscape is. 3. Know the methods to quantify landscape pattern. 4. Understand important terms in landscape ecology and biogeography. 5. Understand the causes (natural and human) of landscape pattern. 6. Understand the threats to biodiversity locally and globally. 7. Able to explain the theory of island biogeography. 8. Define sustainability and know how to calculate an ecological footprint. Prerequisites: (Undergraduate level FNR 21000 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level NRES 21000 Minimum Grade of C-) and (Undergraduate level MA 16010 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level MA 16500 Minimum Grade of C-) |
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