BIOE 245Plant Ecology
An exploration of the ecology of plant form, function, distribution, abundance, and diversity. Topics include plant adaptations to environmental conditions, life history variation, competition, reproductive ecology, herbivory, and patterns of diversity. Lecture with discussions of original papers and independent field project. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOE 145.
Prerequisite(s): BIOE 107 or ENVS 24 or permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 4:25pm–6:00pm | CoastBio 110 | I. M. Parker | Open 35/45 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 10:25am–12:00pm | Ocean Health 118 | I. M. Parker, E. J. Allen | Open 44/45 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid Parker | 4.0 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 90% | 48 |
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