BIOL 5111
Special Topics I
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 ()
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- syllabus ↗2013
- syllabus ↗Fall 2026
- Course source ↗
- Additional readings or course materials are supplied through the course site or course pack.