BIOL 21700 - Intermediate Ecology

Ecological principles of populations, communities, and ecosystems; interaction of biotic and abiotic factors regulating population and community structure; case studies, field studies, and simulation models of life history attributes, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism.

Preparation for Course
P: BIOL 11700 and 11900 or Equivalent with Grades of C- or better.

Consent of instructor if non-biology major.

Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 3.
Notes
This course is open only to biology-related science majors. Consent of instructor required for non-biology majors.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.   Explain core ecological principles of populations, communities, and ecosystems, and how they are shaped by biotic interactions and abiotic factors.
2.   Formulate ecological research questions and hypotheses grounded in theory and empirical patterns.
3.   Apply ecological principles to situations, data, and predict results based on previous work, integrating scientific understanding.
4.   Interpret and evaluate results of ecological investigations to draw evidence-based conclusions about life history trade-offs, adaptation, and species interactions.
5.   Communicate ecological findings clearly through writing, integrating scientific reasoning, and appropriate use of data and figures.