Biogeography

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This course examines life on Earth, the biosphere, which extends from the deepest ocean miles into the atmosphere. Students will study the distribution of life worldwide, both past and present, and the factors that determine these patterns. Topics discussed include evolution, extinction, dispersal, altitudinal zonation, zoogeographic provinces, regional climate, vegetation structure, ecological succession, species richness, global climate change, biomes, and island biogeography. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENVSS 1040 or BIOLOGY 1150 or BIOLOGY 1650 or BIOLOGY 1750 or consent of instructor Typically Offered: Fall