Introduction to Population Biology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the theories, principles, and concepts related to evolution, natural history, and ecology. It is part of a sequence of three introductory studies which prepares students for advanced level study in Biology. The topics covered include evolution and speciation; the history of life; systematics and a survey of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals; and the functions of biological populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes. Note: Students should select the two term sequence of Introduction to Organismal Biology ( BIOL 1205 ) and Introduction to Population Biology ( BIOL 1206 ), or Biology II with Lab ( BIOL 1201 ).