MIDWESTERN ECOLOGICAL ISSUES: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 450

Course Description

How ecological principles can be used to address contemporary environmental issues such as water quality, invasive species, and population growth. Emphasis on midwestern issues, practical approaches, the role of history, and geographic context.

Prerequisties

BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY 130 , (BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 ), or BIOCORE 381

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average

3.25

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

96.61%

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A Rate

30.51%

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Class Size

118

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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