Topics in Biodiversity & Nature's Services

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The diversity of plants and animals that is a unique feature of our planet plays an important role in regulating ecosystem functions and services. In this course, we explore the various ways that the diversity of living organisms influences community structure, productivity, geomorphological and hydrological regimes, and nutrient cycling. Using a variety of research approaches, from primary literature to podcasts, we investigate the foundations of the biodiversity ecosystem function and services field as well as the current state of knowledge across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. Offered spring of even years Repeatable up to 2 credits.