Introduction to Ecology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to individual, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Topics include adaptations, population structure and dynamics, organization and classification of communities, and nutrient and energy flows in ecosystems. This course contains a laboratory component which incorporates hands-on activities to explore ecological concepts through collection, interpretation, and dissemination of data. Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 123 or higher.