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| BIOL 58601 - Ecology |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an advanced ecology course that examines the ecological process and dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include the physical, physiological, behavioral, and population genetic factors that influence how organisms interact with one another and their environment, the nature of population growth, and attributes of community structure. Course material integrates case studies from field and laboratory experiments, simulations, and theoretical models to understand life histories, species interactions, and community and ecosystem processes.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: College of Science Department: Biological Sciences Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply ecological principles to interpret patterns of abundance and distribution of organisms in natural systems. 2. Use conceptual and mathematical models to predict the dynamics of populations and communities. 3. Critically evaluate the experimental design and data interpretation of ecological studies in the published literature. 4. Communicate scientific ideas and results through discussions and written assignments. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Biology Education Biology Chemical Biology & Biochem Cell, Molec & Devel Biol Ecol, Evol & Environ Biol Genetics Health and Disease Microbiology Neurobiology & Physiology May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman: 15 - 29 hours Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours Freshman: 0 - 14 hours Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours Prerequisites: GR BIOL 58601 Requisites General Requirements: ( Student Attribute: GR May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: BIOL 28600 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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