Course Details
Country:
Ecuador
Institution:
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Course Title:
Ecology and Resources of Ecuador
Course Number:
ECL-3093E
Course Description:
In this course students will learn the basic principles of ecosystem function, how these ecosystems provide services to the human population, and what makes them vulnerable to resource extraction. Students will become familiar with the major ecoregions of Ecuador and the associated environmental problems. Students will learn about the basic principles of sustainable development while considering the importance of Ecuador's natural resources to the national economy. This course will touch on environmental economics through case studies and will have the opportunity to practice basic data analysis techniques.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 3---, EVPP 490, EVPP 201
Attachment Files:
Syllabus-ECL-3093E.pdf
