This course is an introduction to the ecological regions, habitats and biodiversity of the Great Lakes watershed with a focus on Southern and Central Ontario. Beginning with a survey of the physical environment of the region, including topography, geomorphology and glaciation, soils, hydrology and climate, the course explores each of the major ecological regions and habitats of the watershed in terms of their defining characteristics and biological communities, including representative flora and fauna.
This course is an introduction to the ecological regions, habitats and biodiversity of the Great Lakes watershed with a focus on Southern and Central Ontario. Beginning with a survey of the physical environment of the region, including topography, geomorphology and glaciation, soils, hydrology and climate, the course explores each of the major ecological regions and habitats of the watershed in terms of their defining characteristics and biological communities, including representative flora and fauna.
