BIOL 35000 - Population and Community Ecology

Course Credit: 1.25
(ENVS)
A study of ecological principles as they apply to populations, communities, and ecosystems. These principles inform us about patterns and processes of the natural world and can provide us with insights into many of the environmental issues facing us today and in the future. Topics include population growth, competition, predation, community structure, nutrient cycling, and species diversity. Laboratory exercises emphasize experimental design and techniques used to investigate ecological questions. Two classroom meetings and one laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20200, minimum grade C-; or permission of instructor; BIOL-35000L Annually.