Introduction to Ecology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the basic terms and concepts used in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences, lays a foundation for students to learn the elements of ecology, the relations and interactions between biotic and abiotic components of environment, and the causes and consequences of a biological balance in the ecosystems. The course also includes discussions of natural history, evolution and biodiversity, and adaptations to the environment, as well as presents the challenges of environmental risk assessment and sustainable management.