Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or better; BIOL 4684 recommended.
Major deserts of the world by location, iconic flora and fauna, and biologically important geological features. Biological processes and abiotic factors affecting desert ecosystems. General patterns of biodiversity, energy flow, and biotic/abiotic relationships. Emphasis on the Chihuahuan Desert, including one week at the Dalquest Desert Research Station.