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Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment, both physical and biotic. We will look at how these interactions shape fundamental characteristics of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics will include predation, competition, symbioses, and effects of stress and resource limitation in diverse environments. We will cover important consequences of interactions such as the genesis and maintenance of biodiversity, ecological succession, population outbreaks, food web stability, nutrient and energy cycling, variation in productivity and ecosystem services, and the global distribution of biomes.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: BIOL207 OR [BIOL182 or MB&B182] Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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