Invasive Plant Species Management
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
491
Course Level
Undergraduate
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Characteristics of invasive species, vectors of introduction and spread, ecological and economic consequences, regional invasive species of concern, management, control and eradication programs, invasions and global climate change.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify genetic and physiological characteristics of invasive species.
Outcome
Analyze vectors of introduction and spread of invasive species.
Outcome
Assess ecological and economic consequences of invasions.
Outcome
Identify regional species of concern.
Outcome
Evaluate management, control and eradication techniques.
Outcome
Analyze role of invasives in the context of global climate change.