BIOL 1561 — MNTC Goal Area(s): 03, 10 BIOL 2131 Forest Ecology
| Lecture/Lab This course will provide students with an understanding of basic forest ecology concepts including: spatial and temporal ecosystem change; source and effect of genetic variation; regeneration, plant structure, and growth in forest communities; climate and site variables (moisture, nutrients, heat, and light); land form and soil features affecting ecosystem function; succession principles and forest community change; and biological diversity. The course lab work will concentrate on the 03 correlation of terrestrial environmental variables with ecosystem function and forest community development. Students will present lab findings in written form and as an oral seminar.