Specialization - Principles of Ecology

BIOL 2446  Principles of Ecology

Prerequisites:

BIOL 1007 or ENSC 1005

Hours:

Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students study the interaction of organisms and the environment, focusing on various scales and levels of organization. Topics will include physiological ecology, population ecology, succession and various ecosystem functions. Students practice a variety of field and laboratory techniques and learn the principles of the scientific method and communication of scientific information.