BI 270 - Managing Rangeland Ecosystems

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date 2024 Fall
26 (2024-2025)

Lecture Hours: 42
Lab Hours: 28
Course Description:
A study of rangeland ecology, this course focuses on soil-plant-animal interactions in prairie ecosystems. Sound range management strategies designed to ensure ecosystem biodiversity, health, and function with the focus on land stewardship are emphasized. Considerable time is spent in lab learning to key and identify native plants with emphasis on grass species.

Prerequisites: BO 120
Corequisites: None