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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: 5

Average GPA: 3.63 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 66.16%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Ariel R Heminger202079.2%16.7%0.0%4.2%0.0%0.0%3.681
Jacob Barney202476.3%15.2%6.2%1.1%1.3%0.0%3.614

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W