Paleoecology of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly during the Quaternary, application of historical context to inform contemporary policy and management dilemmas, and including a foundation in relevant ecosystem and ecological concepts. This course is recommended for students with credit in one of GEOB_V 102, GEOS_V 102, GEOB_V 200, GEOS_V 200, GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, GEOB_V 207, GEOS_V 207, GEOS_V 307, GEOG_V 211, BIOL_V 230 or EOSC_V 340. [3-0-0]