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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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GEOG 5160 - Biogeography

An examination of the historical, environmental, and biotic influences that shape spatial patterns of plant and animal distributions and community structure in the contemporary landscape. No credit if BIOS 3160/5160.

Requisites: WARNING: Not BIOS 5160
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be introduced to field, laboratory, and statistical means of analyzing ecological data.
  • Understand spatial patterns of plant and animal distributions. Explanatory factors will include historical (speciation, migration, dispersal), environmental (climate, soils, topography) and biotic (competition, resource partitioning) influences.
  • Understand the role of disturbance in shaping community composition.


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