Advanced Biogeography

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Examination of the past and present distribution, abundance, trends, ranges, diversity, evolution, and movements of living organisms. Detailed case studies of select taxa, including for example, marine mammals, trees, and insects, and comparison of biomes, the role of abiotic factors such as weather and fire, and ecological relationships among organisms. Theory and practical applications include aspects of ecological, historical, and conservation biogeography. Techniques in geographical and statistical analysis of spatial attributes and relationships. A one-day field trip may be included depending on weather.