BIO 455 - Biological Invasions

Analysis of mechanisms behind species establishment in new areas, their impact on native ecology, theoretical bases of invasion-related phenomena, and economic and sociopolitical costs inflicted by exotic species.

NOTE: BIO 455 and BIO 555 cannot both be taken for degree credit

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: Population and the Environment

Prerequisites: BIO 219 or WLE 200 or SMS 300 or SMS 352 or SFR 407 or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Spring, even years

Credits: 3