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FOREST ECOLOGY LAB

F&WECOL 551
Course Description

Review concepts presented inF&W ECOL 550by exposing the key concepts and processes discussed that can best be seen in the field or illustrated with the use of ecosystem models.

Prerequisties

F&WECOL 550 or concurrent enrollment, or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.94

0.6% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
88.24%

-0.38% from Historical

Class Size
17

21.43% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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