Fundamentals of Ecology

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This is an introduction to the principles of ecology, including the interaction of abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems, population biology and interactions, and the effects of human intervention. Emphasis is placed on conducting and communicating research in ecology. This course is intended for students in the life sciences AS program. Some labs are field trips. Prerequisite: MTH 119 or MTH 152, or MTH 172; Pre or co-requisite: BIO 121. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery.