ENVIRON 348

Forest Ecosystems: Ecology, Conservation, and Management (UMBS)

Undergraduate credit

This field-driven course investigates and applies ecological principles to the study, conservation, and management of forested landscapes, drawing on examples from Northern Michigan and forests worldwide. The course focuses on tree communities and the structural and functional foundation of forest ecosystems, while also exploring their dynamic relationships with other species, soil, atmosphere, and broader landscape patterns.

Prerequisites & course information

Consent of department required. BIOLOGY 171, 172 (or 174), & 173 (or 196); or BIOLOGY 192 & 173 (or 196); or BIOLOGY 195 & 173 (or 196). (3 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Su at Biological Station.

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027

Catalogue variants

Forest Ecosystems: Ecology, Conservation, and Management (UMBS) · Undergraduate credit