This course is a survey of the theoretical development of community and ecosystem ecology as a science. Students examine the major influences on the organization and development of ecological communities, including physical constraints and processes, biological interactions within and among species, and the complex interaction of all these factors at varied spatial and temporal scales. Students also examine the classification, diversity and conservation of ecological communities. The course provides extensive experience in the practice of ecology through a field research project. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but 6 credits of introductory biology are recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of BIOL 3020, BIOL 3021, BIOL 2170.
This course is a survey of the theoretical development of community and ecosystem ecology as a science. Students examine the major influences on the organization and development of ecological communities, including physical constraints and processes, biological interactions within and among species, and the complex interaction of all these factors at varied spatial and temporal scales. Students also examine the classification, diversity and conservation of ecological communities. The course provides extensive experience in the practice of ecology through a field research project. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but 6 credits of introductory biology are recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of BIOL 3020, BIOL 3021, BIOL 2170.
