ESCI 6241 - Biogeog/GIS Analyses/Ecology

(3) (GEOG 6241) (Same as BIOL 6241) (GEOG 6241). (Same as BIOL 6241). Basic principles of interaction between geography, organism diversity and evolution; physical factors limiting species distribution, theories of island biogeography, geographical modes of speciation. Laboratories introduce principles of GIS, basic functions of ArcGIS, and other programs relevant to ecological studies. Two lecture hours, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.