Introduces students to the ecology of fire, one of the most common and important disturbance events in terrestrial ecosystems. Examines how fire affects individual plants and animals (e.g., physiology, growth, reproduction, etc.), populations, ecological communities, ecosystem processes (e.g., nutrient and hydrologic cycling), and how the interplay between the abiotic and biotic worlds shape fire regimes. Explores how humans interact with fire, including European-American fire suppression and indigenous use of fire. Discusses how (prescribed) fire is used in restoration and ecosystem management and how climate change alters our ability to use this tool.