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BIO 1720 - General Ecology

Credits: 4

Ecology is the study of interactions: between individuals of the same or different species and between living and non-living parts of the Earth. These interactions will be studied in the context of deep and recent evolutionary history and biodiversity. Students will explore ecological principles focusing on the factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms. Current biodiversity and environmental issues are linked to class topics. Lab data (including from locations in outdoor habitats of Connecticut) may include collecting information on population growth, competition, species interactions, trophic dynamics, habitat description, animal behavior, climate modeling, and biodiversity/community analysis, among others. The use of computers and Blackboard are integral aspects of this course. This course is suitable for environmental science/natural resources majors and non-science majors.

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1010  
General Education Code: SCRX
Elective Code(s): LART, SCI
Course Fees: Supplemental Course Fee Level 2 and Materials Fee
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