Forest Ecology

Course Details

  • Acronym SEFS 501/ESRM 401
  • Instructor(s) Brian J Harvey
  • Quarter Autumn 2025
  • Credits 5
  • Meeting Times TTh 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM; ThursdayTh 10:30 AM - 11:20
  • Location CSE2 G10; HRC 155
  • Fullfills GCeCS Applications Course
  • Prerequisites At least one course in ecology, biology, or environmental science, or permission of instructor.

Course Description

Forest ecology through a lens of community ecology, using examples from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Builds on foundational knowledge to develop a deep understanding of current research and application from a diversity of perspectives and topics (fire, insect outbreaks, windstorms, succession, ecophysiology, ecosystem processes, wildlife habitat, climate change, and forest management). Includes field trips in Pacific Northwest.