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EEMB 171 - Ecosystem Processes

Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Ecosystem Processes

Instructor Name(s)

Schimel

Course Description

An examination of the key processes that regulate ecosystem productivity and function in terrestrial ecosystems. Specific foci include: plant- soil linkages including decomposition and nutrient supply, and the role of above- and below-ground community composition on element cycles.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Recommended Preparation

EEMB 120.

Prerequisites

MCDB 1A, MCDB 1B, EEMB 2, and EEMB 3; or ENVS 1, 2, 3 and 60 or 100, and either Chem 1A, 1AL, 1B, and 1C or ENVS 15A, 15B, and 15BL. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C- or better.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

EEMB 171 and Environmental Studies 171 are the same course. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biology 171.