Graduate and qualified undergraduate courses -

EEOB 535. Restoration Ecology. (Cross-listed with EnSci, NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 366 or 474 or graduate standing. Theory and practice of restoring animal and plant diversity, structure and function of disturbed ecosystems. Restored freshwater wetlands, forests, prairies and reintroduced species populations will be used as case studies

EEOB 535I. Restoration Ecology. (Cross-listed with Ia LL, A Ecl, EnSci). Cr. 4. Alt. SS., offered 2008. Prereq: A course in ecology. Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.

EEOB 539. Environmental Physiology. (3-3) Cr. 3-4. Alt. S., offered 2008. Prereq: Biol 335 or A Ecl 311, physics recommended. Dual-listed with Biol 439. Graduate study in conjunction with Biol 439. Physiological adaptations to the environment with emphasis on vertebrates.

EEOB 560. Resource Ecology. (2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2008. Prereq: Biol 212, 212L, 312; Stat 101 or 104 or graduate standing. Ecological and economical management of sustainable biological resources. Unifying current management concepts and models in wildlife, fisheries, water quality, forestry, recreation, and agriculture. Research problems.

EEOB 564. Wetland Ecology. (Cross-listed with EnSci). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences. Ecology, classification, creation and restoration, and management of wetlands. Emphasis on North American temperate wetlands.

EEOB 564I. Wetland Ecology. (Cross-listed with Ia LL, EnSci). Cr. 4. SS. Prereq: Ia LL 312I. Ecology, classification, creation, restoration, and management of wetlands. Field studies will examine the composition, structure and functions of local natural wetlands and restored prairie pothole wetlands. Individual or group projects.