by 4044 - ecology (4) f, sp

an overview of the science of ecology. three levels are examined: the individual, the population and community, and the ecosystem. some major concepts covered include abiotic environmental limitations, energy and nutrient flow, population ecology and genetics, and community and ecosystem level interactions. ecosystems worldwide are discussed, but north american ecosystems are emphasized.

prerequisites: by 1134, by 1144, by 3114.
lecture, 3 hours;
laboratory, 3 hours.