Ecology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course will examine relationships of both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements of the environment that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms. Major topics include: population regulation, competition, predation, ecosystem energetics, mathematical models, and nutrient cycling. The course covers topics in the areas of individual, population, community, and ecosystem ecology, as well as humanity’s effect on natural systems. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services ([email protected]) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. Prerequisites: Biology II with Lab ( BIOL 1201 ) or Introduction to Population Biology ( BIOL 1206 ) or Biology of Ecosystems ( BIOL 2202 ) or Evolution and Ecology ( BIOL 1400 ), and foundational knowledge in biology such as that gained in a lower level biology sequence or introductory ecology course, or equivalent.