Population and Community Ecology

Catalog description

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 229 , BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , and BIOL 232 and either STAT 219 or STAT 200 ( STAT 219 or STAT 200 may be taken concurrently) This course studies the distribution and abundance of species, and how populations interact with each other and their environment. Investigations will encompass a broad diversity of organisms from all parts of the world. Laboratory exercises will study local species interactions, with a strong emphasis on field work. REAL Area R Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course.