Fundamentals of Ecology (EVSC 3200): Studies energy flow, nutrient cycling and allocation in natural ecosystems, organization of species at the population and community levels, and interaction between people and the biosphere.
Terrestrial Ecology (EVSC 5220): Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topics include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and time.
Ecology of Grasslands and Tundra (EVSC 4260): Emphasizes plant community and ecosystem ecology of water-limited grassland systems and energy-limited tundra systems. Various topics are covered including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, primary production, plant physiology, plant competition, and plant-herbivore interactions. We examine the environmental factors that control these systems, as well as their geographic distribution throughout the globe.
The Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Conservation (EVSC 4991): The goal of this class is to rigorously compare real-life conservation program implementation with the theoretical goals of conservation science. This course is a senior-level offering designed to serve as a capstone class for students enrolled in the Environmental and Biological Conservation Specialization program and is presented in a seminar format where a theoretical presentation of conservation science within the context is presented.
Sustainable Business Certificate (McIntire School of Commerce - online)