The following Syllabus and Laboratory Schedule are for this course being taught as a special topics course, Spring 2000, as recommended by the CLAS Curriculum Committee. Global climates and weather. Climate of Florida. Global climate change with particular reference to Florida.
World biomes with emphasis on environmental determinants.
Ecology of fire. Historical ecology, with a focus on Florida. Ecology of photosynthesis and growth. Ecological impacts of soil amendments. Community structure and diversity.