 BIO
137 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
Can the current decline
in global biodiversity alter the functioning and stability
of ecosystems?
The answer to this question can be reached
by evaluating the ecological consequences of changing patterns
in biodiversity, through either extinction or addition of
species. We will review the relative or specific role of
extrinsic factors (climate, disturbance, soils, etc), genetic,
taxonomic, or functional diversity in ecosystem processes
using both experimental and natural evidence.
Syllabus
Prerequisites: Any biology course numbered
026 or higher. Students with preparation outside Biology
should seek permission of the instructor
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