GEOL 4710 - Geoecology

3 hours

Structure and function of geoecosystems, examining the dynamic interrelationships of geologic, biologic, climatic and human factors, as components of the global system. Investigates the development of different ecosystems from an evolutionary perspective, while specific processes are considered by integrating concepts and methods from physics, chemistry, biology and geology. The human components of geoecosystems are addressed with perspectives from ecological anthropology and human geography. A significant part of the course is an individual project culminating in a research paper.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 and 8 hours in each field of physics, chemistry and biology, and consent of department.