Ecology and Evolution ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course covers basic principles in evolution and ecology at an introductory level and introduces students to the fundamentals of how life on Earth functions. The evolution section is meant to provide an understanding of natural selection and micro-evolutionary mechanisms, including how to interpret phylogenetic trees and current theories on human and plant evolution. The ecology section covers population ecology, community ecology, ecosystems, climate, biogeochemical cycling, global climate change, greenhouse effects and conservation ecology. Other topics include plant evolution and species diversity, anatomy and physiology of plants, water and nutrient use and management.