ESCI 328 - Introduction to Ecosystem Management

Identification of non-market ecosystem values required of ecosystem management. Site specific inventory and assessment of resource values, methods of collecting, storing, displaying and interpretation of resource data. The use of GIS as a resource management tool. Laboratory time will focus on identifying resource values of parks, natural preserves and other areas with high resource values. Course offered only at Huxley on the Peninsulas.

Prerequisites & Notes:
ESCI 302 or ESCI 310 or one year of biology or instructor permission

Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter