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REN R 446 - Climates and Ecosystems

★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-2) The basic principles by which the cycles of water, carbon, and nutrients through soils, plants, and the atmosphere are controlled in terrestrial ecosystems under different climates. Interrelationships among water, carbon and nutrient cycles in natural and managed ecosystems that have developed in different climatic zones. Environmental consequences of human intervention in the cycles for food and fibre production in different ecosystems. Prerequisite: REN R 210 or SOILS 210. Recommended courses: PL SC 221 or BOT 340. Credit may be obtained for only one of REN R 446 or ENCS 461.