Geog 413 Disturbance Biogeography of Pacific Northwest

Disturbances are important natural components of all ecosystems, including those in the Pacific Northwest. Disturbances also present risks to human society, yet these are difficult to assess, prevent and predict. This course will serve as an introduction to disturbance ecology in terrestrial ecosystems in the PNW (i.e. from theory to human modifications of nature), including volcanoes, insect outbreaks, wildfires, landslides, earthquakes, and floods among others. The course includes at least one mandatory day field trip.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as Geog 513 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Geog 210 or Geog 310U or Geog 312U or Geog 313U or Geog 314U or Bi 357 or CE 371 or ESM 321 or Sci 333U.