ENVS 2311 Ecosystem Sustainability
Study of interrelationships between physical, chemical, and biological processes responsible for ecosystem function, resilience, and stability. This course explores in more detail the complex interactions between physical, chemical, biological, and social aspects of populations, communities and landscapes that are responsible for current unsustainable resource use and ecosystem degradation. Current and historic unsustainable resource consumption patterns are investigated, leading to a critical assessment of emerging technology and policy initiatives aimed at linking knowledge of ecological processes and ecosystem services with sustainable resource use to support ecosystem sustainability.
Prerequisite
ENVS 1311, ENVS 1111, BIOL 1306 or BIOL 1307, BIOL 1106 or BIOL 1107