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BIOL0444A-S25

Desert Ecology

Desert Ecology
Drylands (deserts, semi-deserts, savannas) account for over 40 percent of Earth’s terrestrial area and are home to two billion people. They represent the most stressful of habitats, but also are home to organisms possessing the most incredible adaptations to survive. In this course we will explore the unique biology of desert ecosystems across the globe, using primary literature, review articles, and nonfiction works to answer: What selective pressures shape physiology and ecology in desert organisms? How have plants and animals evolved to survive in deserts? How are humans and climate change altering dryland ecosystems on local and global scales? (BIOL0140 or instructor permission) 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21973
Subject Code:
BIOL
Course Number:
0444
Section Identifier:
A

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BIOL 0444

All Sections in Spring 2025

Spring 2025

BIOL0444A-S25 Seminar (Coe)