ENVI 260 — General Ecology (3 Credits, Fall)
Ecology is designed for biology majors and addresses interactions among organisms as well as the abiotic environment. This course will provide a survey of how physical and biological factors determine the abundance and distribution of plants and animals. Course material will focus on concepts including ecophysiology, population dynamics, community structure and organismal interactions, ecosystem processes, and biogeography. Additional focus is placed upon applications of concepts to current issues. This course seeks to provide competencies and conceptual knowledge necessary for careers in biological and ecological fields. Additional fee required for lab. Prior completion of MATH 153 and concurrent enrollment in ENVI 260L are strongly recommended. PREREQ: BIOL 112 and BIOL 112L with a grade of C or higher. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)