BIO* 270 Ecology

Credits: 4

The study of the interrelationships between living organisms and their environment including various marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics include the concept of the ecosystem, productivity, predator/prey strategies, social systems, communities, limiting factors, competition and speciation, and ecological diversity. Laboratories allow students to practice field and laboratory methods used by ecologists. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Field trips are required.
Prerequisite: BIO* 121 or BIO* 122 or permission of instructor