Ecology of Northeastern US

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This field-based course will focus on the ecology of the northeastern, U.S. examining the interrelationships between animals (including humans), plants, and the abiotic environment, taking an elevational tour of ecosystems in the northeast, from low-lying wetlands to alpine summits. Using the Binghamton University campus and surrounding area as our living laboratory, we will explore the local landscapes to study the dynamic interactions between living organisms and their environment. The impacts of human activity on ecosystems including climate change, invasive species dispersal, and insect-borne pathogen spread such as Lyme disease, will be explored, including adaption and management strategies. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 and ENVI 201 and BIOL 114.