GEOGR 3270 - Biogeography: Global Patterns of Life

Biogeography is concerned with the living planet. In particular, biogeographers are interested in the spatial and temporal distribution of plants and animals. This course takes a detailed look at the present day distribution of life on earth and examines the factors, in particular plate tectonics, climate change and human disturbance, that have led to this distribution. Student discussions focus on important biogeographical topics, such as biodiversity, conservation, the evolution of life and the impacts of global change to life on our planet. Three field trips are run during class time.