ECOLOGY

Undergraduate

This course introduces and discusses the basic themes and concepts of Ecology. Students examine the hierarchy of Ecology by investigating individual organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics covered in the course include: natural selection, energy flow, nutrient cycling, population growth, plant/animal interactions and biodiversity. The course involves reading and discussion of current and classical literature in the field. Laboratories will primarily consist of field investigations and analysis of field data. PREREQUISITE: Biology 1320 or registration in the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation program Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory a week