Global Change Biology

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course analyzes major anthropogenic phenomena that are currently affecting natural systems at a global scale. Topics include global warming, ocean acidification, species invasions, habitat fragmentation, and overfishing, focusing on the effects of such processes on aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Successful mitigation and conservation strategies are evaluated. Prerequisites: One of BIOL 201, 202 or 203. Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.