Field Biology and Ecology

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The course considers the functional aspects of natural communities andecosystems. The relation of ecology to evolutionary ideas is stressed and thenatural population in its community serves as the basic study unit. Exampleslargely drawn from communities of North America, Long Island in particular. Fieldtrips emphasize identification of local life forms and their role in naturalcommunities. Lab work investigates general ecological principles. Note: FulfillsSUNY-GE Natural Sciences. (offered fall semester only) (3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs.laboratory) Prerequisite: BIO101, BIO150, MAR105 or ENV101.