GEOL453

Prerequisite: MATH120 or MATH140; or must have completed MATH220. And (CHEM131 or CHEM135); and (CHEM132 or CHEM136); and (GEOL100, GEOL120, or ENST200). Restriction: Junior standing or higher; and permission of instructor is required of non-degree-seeking students. Credit only granted for: GEOL453 or GEOL489L. Formerly: GEOL489L. Overview of ecosystem functions across biomes/geologic settings, and considerations and tradeoffs in ecosystem restoration strategies. Specific case studies and discussions will be aimed at understanding how structure can influence biophysical and biogeochemical processes supporting ecosystems, and then describes how rates, timing, and location of physical, chemical, and ecosystem processes can be altered by different restoration strategies to enhance ecosystem services. Jointly offered with MEES698E and GEOL789L.