BTNY 3420 - Wildland Fire Ecology

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Botany

Description:

Wildfires are important processes in many ecosystems, affecting plants, animals, and physical processes. They also impact people's use of natural resources, recreation, safety, and property. This course provides an overview of principles in fire ecology, including fuels, fire regimes, fire histories, ecology, climate impacts, and socio-ecological systems with a focus on ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to a theoretical understanding, students will apply their understanding to specific situations and conditions. They will develop conceptual tools in systems thinking and engage with the primary literature in fire ecology research.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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