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PPWS-4604: Biological Invasions

Description: Broad overview of the causes, consequences, and epidemiology of invasive plants, animals, and microbes. Conceptual, mechanistic, societal, and political components of invasive species from Darwin to modern day, covering the invasion process from introduction to ecological or economic impact. Taxonomy, management, and risk assessment will be covered via case studies, within a policy context.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: BIOL-1105 and BIOL-1106

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 10

Average GPA: 3.58 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 56.03%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Jacob Barney202370.6%21.8%3.9%2.5%1.2%0.0%3.579
Ariel R Heminger202079.2%16.7%0.0%4.2%0.0%0.0%3.681

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