Tropical Ecosystems in a Changing World

3 credits

Biogeography and ecology of tropical systems, including patterns of species diversity, forest dynamics, plant-animal interactions, carbon and nutrient cycling. Impacts of global environmental change and conservation strategies for tropical ecosystems. This course is recommended for students with credit in one of GEOB_V 207, GEOS_V 207, GEOS_V 307, BIOL_V 230, FRST_V 201. [3-0-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 303 or GEOS_V 303. Equivalency: GEOB_V 303.