EBIO 2330 Natural History of Louisiana

EBIO 2330 Natural History of Louisiana
Natural History of Louisiana
A survey of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of southern Louisiana. Lectures cover the ecology of regional plant and animal communities, with special emphasis on environmental issues such as invasive species, hurricane disturbance, conservation and management. The geology, geography, history, and culture that contribute to the formation and maintenance of each ecosystem will also be examined, from barrier islands to upland forests.
Pre-requistites: None.
credit hours: 3