Ecosystem Sustainability

The long-term sustainability of ecosystems is a common goal for natural resource agencies. This goal can be achieved only through successful ecosystem management. In this course students study the theoretical background and current status of the science-based knowledge of ecosystem management through an exploration of the use/misuse of ecosystems and the natural resources they provide. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in the discipline, this course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III minor in natural sciences. This course may also serve as the capstone for the interdisciplinary Tier III minor in environmental sustainability.