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BIOL262
Experimental Population Biology
BIOL262 SP
Next Offered in 9798 SP
We will conduct experiments and make observations in the
field and in the laboratory to investigate several topics
in ecology: the nature of ecological differences between
species, competition between plants, release by plants of
inhibitory compounds into the environment, determinants of
species diversity, limits to population growth and
environmental impact of human activity. Field studies will
take place at a variety of local habitats, such as deciduous
forests, bogs, and cactus thickets. Data will be analyzed
by statistical methods introduced in lecture.
MAJOR READINGS
George W. Cox, LABORATORY MANUAL OF GENERAL
ECOLOGY
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Analysis of data collected,
completion of a field or laboratory project, and one paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Field Work Laboratory Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
BIOL207
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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