2014-2015 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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BIO 212 - Ecology
An introduction to basic principles of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, population and community ecology. Labs have an emphasis on those ecosystems found in the N.E. U.S. Field studies will emphasize the use of the scientific method and approaches used by ecologists in the field.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: BIO 117 Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: BIO 212L Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 4
Cross-listed
ENV 212
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecosystems.
3. Analyze and discuss current scientific literature.
4. Apply basic ecological principles to explain the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.
5. Apply basic ecological principles in planning and conducting field and laboratory studies.
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