Introductory Ecology (BIOL 2105)
This course introduces fundamental ecological concepts through both theoretical and experiential (lab/fieldwork) approaches. Students will learn about abiotic and biotic environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Students will explore the distribution of organisms, food chain and food web dynamics, energy and matter flow and cycles. Additional topics include species interactions such as competition, predation and symbiosis, and behavioural ecology.
Course code: BIOL 2105
Credits: 4.0
Length: 120.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
BIOL 1100 with a minimum 'C-' grade or equivalent, and BIOL 1200 with a minimum 'C-' grade or equivalent.
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