Course Description
Recent research in the processes that directly or indirectly affect carbon gain and allocation, including photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient uptake, water relations, and growth of trees.
Athena Title
Advanced Tree Physiology
Prerequisite
Permission of school
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
In this course we will investigate how external and internal factors affect how trees function, with emphasis on processes related to carbon gain and use by trees. Current issues and recent findings will be emphasized. Results of important classic and seminal studies also will be described. The format will be a combination of lecture and discussion. This course is designed to provide an understanding of tree physiology at the “whole-plant” level.
Topical Outline
a. Physical Environment b. Water c. Light d. Temperature e. Nutrients f. Carbon Dioxide g. Air Pollution h. Scaling
Syllabus
Public CV