Durham
Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources
NR 660 (01) - Ecology and Biogeography of New Zealand
Ecology & Biogeog/New Zealand
Credits: 5.0
Term: Summer 2024 - Summer Session I (05/20/2024 - 06/21/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Summer 2024 - Summer Session I (05/20/2024 - 06/21/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
21
CRN: 70507
Special Fees: $8,490.00
CRN: 70507
Special Fees: $8,490.00
Covers the principles of ecology and biogeography, with a distinct focus on New Zealand. Students investigate the processes that have shaped the New Zealand landmass and its biota. Impact of human settlement on New Zealand's ecosystems is explored in-depth. Methods and techniques of scientific research are incorporated in this course. Field exercises focus on topical case studies in a variety of ecosystems and are designed to strengthen students' conceptual knowledge, enable students to apply this knowledge, as well as develop field skills including classification systems, mapping, habitat assessment, field identification, and sampling techniques.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): EC 660
Campuses not allowed in section: CPS Online
Instructors: Kimberly Babbitt
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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5/20/2024 | 6/21/2024 | Hours Arranged | TBA |