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BIOL181 PO - Fire Ecology in Southern California Ecosystems

When Offered: Last offered spring 2015.
Instructor(s): W.Meyer
Credit: 1

The lecture portion of this course will examine the primary literature, and incorporate guest lectures from specialists from throughout Southern California to explore theories, models, patterns and predictive methods relating to the influence of fire on Southern California ecosystems. The laboratory portions of the course will include field trips to various areas with recent burns and students will also be expected to design and conduct independent fire ecology projects at the Bernard Field Station. The focus of this course will be to understand the impact of fire on Southern California ecosystems and apply these concepts to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in the region. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: BIOL 041C PO .
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 4



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