NRES 455 - Advanced Fire Ecology

Description:
Fire as a fundamental ecological process emphasizing ecosystem dynamics in North American grasslands, shrublands, and forested systems with selected global examples from other ecosystems. Fire adaptations, regimes, seasonally and fire frequency effects on animal and plant communities, air, soils, and water and the role of fire in the environment. Available for graduate credit as NRES 655.

Prerequisites:
NRES 454, FOR 224, FOR 324, and FOR 450

Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only

Credits: 3