Four hours(Au Sable)A systems-level perspective on land forms and ecosystems. Includes analysis and interpretation of field data, remote-sensing data derived from satellites and aircraft and geographic information systems (GIS), including field trips to and analysis of forests, wetlands, lakeshores and rivers. Includes application to policy and land use planning. Offered at Au Sable - Great Lakes in Michigan during summer. Corresponds to Au Sable Biol/Geol/Geog 301 course.
Prerequisites: BIO 1144 and BIO 2184 Offered at the Au Sable Institute Summer semester