Ecological Engineering.

Catalog description

This course is a graduate-level introduction to the field of ecological engineering. Topics include the fundamental concepts of ecology and the application of ecological concepts to engineered systems. The course focuses on understanding large-scale biogeochemical cycles, investigating how these cycles have been disrupted in engineering systems, and evaluating tools and alternatives for restoring biogeochemical cycles within engineering systems. The students evaluate and apply the concepts developed in class to the resolution of ecological engineering challenges in example engineered landscapes. Prerequisite: Graduate or blended students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science.