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Academic Year 2003/2004

Ecology
BIOL 261 SP

This class presents an introduction to diversity of natural communities, patterns and processes in the distribution and abundance of species, relationships of organisms with their physical and biological environments, population dynamics and regulation, interactions among species, flow of nutrients and energy in ecosystems, and conservation of biodiversity.

MAJOR READINGS

R. Ricklefs, THE ECONOMY OF NATURE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One midterm examination, one library research paper, several computer labs and a final exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: BIOL207 OR BIOL202 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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