BIOL 4050K - The Natural Environment of Georgia

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 1104K or BIOL 2108/BIOL 2108L (or BIOL 2108K and GEOG 1113) with a C or higher or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
(Same as GEOG 4050.) 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. This course may include a Signature Experience component.