BIOL 205 - Community Ecology

Next Offered: First Semester 2011
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4NS, WR
This course is a study of the natural patterns and processes that occur between and among species. Topics include competition, symbiosis, diversity and succession. Primary literature readings will be the focus of classroom discussions and writing assignments. Lab includes weekly field trips to familiarize students with local natural communities, field techniques, and the scientific process. Through both lecture and lab students will gain an understanding of experimental design, data collection, analysis and interpretation.

 
Enrollment Limit: 14
Instructor: M. Garvin
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Preqs: Bio 102 or 120 and consent of instructor.