A sampling of field-based plant courses follows:
EARTH 450 / ENVIRON 450. Ecosystem Science in the Rockies
Introductory Geology [EARTH 119&118 or 116 or 120, or ENVIRON 119&118 or 116], AND (either General Ecology [ENVIRON 281 or BIOLOGY 281] or Introductory Environmental Science [EARTH 201 or 202 or 284, or ENVIRON 209 or 202 or 284]). (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) At least two courses from the following list: Environmental Geochemistry EARTH 325), Geobiology (EARTH 313), Earth Materials (EARTH 315), Earth’s Surface and Sediments (EARTH 305). (5 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
This is a 4-week course taught at Camp Davis, WY using the Rocky Mountains as a field laboratory to gain field-based knowledge and experience while developing an understanding of geological and meteorological processes and the distribution and function of grasslands, forests, and alpine ecosystems of the region. This course is designed for majors in geological and environmental sciences, natural resources and other students who have a general interest in this subject matter.
EEB 321 / ENVIRON 331. Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands: Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems (UMBS)
Consent of department required. One course in BIOLOGY. (5 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ENVIRON 311/EEB 320 (Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands).
Field and lecture based introduction to the scientific study of rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Introduces basic physical/chemical/biological concepts and techniques; emphasized ecological literacy and seeks to develop interpretive skills and reasoning. Includes overview of aquatic fauna and flora, and a survey of the ecology of major types of rivers and streams, lakes, wetlands, and ocean estuaries. Interactions between the hydrological cycle, the landscape, and human activities provide the basic theme around which ecosystem presentations are organized. Lab sections develop basic chemical and biological identification skills during the first half of the course; the second half focuses on weekly field trips to representative ecosystems and their ecological evaluation.
EEB 348 / ENVIRON 348. Forest Ecosystems
Consent of department required. BIOLOGY 171, (172 or 174) & 173; or BIOLOGY 195 & 173. (5 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Su at Biological Station.
Focused on ecology in forest species and components of ecological systems, this course emphasizes hands-on field study in diverse upland and wetland forests. It stresses integrating topography, soil, climate, and vegetation, plus the dynamics of fire and regeneration ecology. This ecocentric approach is applicable in temperate forest ecosystems throughout the world.
EEB 381 / ENVIRON 381. General Ecology
BIOLOGY 171, (172 or 174) & 173; or BIOLOGY 195 & 173; AND a laboratory course in CHEM. (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
Fundamental concepts and principles of ecology of both plants and animals applied to the study of individual organisms, populations, and communities. Field and laboratory work emphasized the collection and analysis of basic data. A formal introduction to the discipline of ecology and suitable as a prerequisite for intermediate and advanced courses in the subject.
SU 2017 | SP 2017 | SU 2016 | SP 2016
EEB 392. Evolution (UMBS)
BIOLOGY 171 or (195 & 173); prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOLOGY 305. (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EEB 391 (Quantitative Evolution) or EEB 390 (Evolution). This course is taught at the University of Michigan Biological Field Station (UMBS) in the spring and/or summer terms only.
This course covers the fundamentals of evolutionary biology with a focus on living organisms. It includes a historical survey of the development of evolutionary theory from ancient philosophers to the present, and critical examination of phylogenetic systematics, natural selection, population genetics, molecular evolution, micro-evolution, and macro-evolution. This course is taught at the University of Michigan Biological Field Station (UMBS) in the spring and/or summer terms only.
EEB 455. Ethnobotany
Two college-level courses in BIOLOGY. (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement.
EEB 457. Algae in Freshwater Ecosystems
Two laboratory courses in Botany. (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. (Offered in even years at the Biological Station). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement.
EEB 482. Freshwater Ecosystems: Limnology (UMBS)
Sophomores and above. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) One course in each of the following: Ecology, Chemistry, and Physics. (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who are enrolled in or have completed BIOLOGY 482, EEB 483, or EEB 484.
This is a lab course that focuses on the physical, chemical, and biological controls of aquatic ecosystems. It addresses major topics such as nutrient enrichment, food/web interactions, and invasive species. The lab component provides instruction on modern field techniques and laboratory analyses used in aquatic research. This course is taught at the University of Michigan Biological Field Station (UMBS) in the spring and/or summer terms only.
EEB 556. Field Botany of Northern Michigan
A course in Systematic Botany (EEB 459). (5 in the half-term). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement.