BIOL 6050 - The Natural Environment of Georgia

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Any of the following with a C or higher: BIOL 1104K, or BIOL 2018 and BIOL 2108L (or BIOL 2108K), or GEOG 1113 and GEOG 1113L (or GEOG 1113K), or GEOL 1121 and GEOL 1121L (or GEOL 1121K); or consent of instructor.
Description
Same as GEOG 6050. This course will focus on the diversity of Georgia’s landscapes. Through readings, discussions, field outings, and projects, students will become familiar with the principles involved in the structure and function of Georgia’s dwindling but diverse ecosystems. There is an emphasis on plant and animal communities, the physical environment, and landscape management strategies. Locations, diversity, and plant indicator species will be examined in the classroom and the field.