microscopic view of green algae

BIOL 447 A: The Greening of the Earth: Influence of Plants on the Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems

Winter 2023
Meeting:
TTh 9:00am - 10:20am
SLN:
11611
Section Type:
Lecture
Catalog Description:
Examines the evolution of terrestrial ecosystems focusing on how abiotic factors such as climate change have shaped the evolution of vegetation on earth, and how the evolution of vegetation has influenced the evolution of animals. Introduces paleoecological techniques using Burke Museum plant fossils. Prerequisite: either BIOL 354 or ESS 213.
GE Requirements Met:
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
January 30, 2026 - 11:10 am