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BIOL 4115

Plant Ecology of Disturbed Habitats

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Fall 2026 · Plant Ecology of Disturbed Habitats / Special Topics I

Topics

  • assigned readings and other precatory materials before each class so that time can be
  • used to explore, apply, and critically evaluate key concepts in greater depth
  • topics explored during discussion periods include disturbance x disease
  • interactions and epidemics, unexpected ecological consequences of extreme
  • disturbance regimes, social dimensions of disasters, environmental risks & impacts on
  • vulnerable populations, and other emerging issues in disturbance ecology
  • The tentative schedule is as follows
  • Foundations of Plant Disturbance Ecology
  • Terrestrial Habitats
  • Disturbance Regimes & Dynamics

Readings

  • Required: Walker, L. R. (2012). The Biology of Disturbed Habitats. Oxford University Press – any edition available to you is fine; additional readings & other course materials will be available via desire2learn
  • Required: disturbed-habitats-lawrence-r-walker- v9780191625329?duration=180&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItL3Qr8bZ6w IVIueGCh3FYQ_PEAkYASABEgLk_PD_BwE ()
Fall 2021

Topics

  • Terrestrial Habitats II
  • Aquatic Habitats (Chap 3) - assign dates for discussion
  • Introduction to Ordination
  • Anthropogenic Habitats (Chap 4)

Readings

  • Required: Walker, L. R. (2012). The Biology of Disturbed Habitats. Oxford University Press; additional readings & other course materials will be available via desire2learn
  • Required: disturbed-habitats-lawrence-r-walker- v9780191625329?duration=180&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItL3Qr8bZ6w IVIueGCh3FYQ_PEAkYASABEgLk_PD_BwE
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