FA 2023 | BIOLOGY 281 - General Ecology

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BIOLOGY 281 - General Ecology

Fall 2023, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Biology (BIOLOGY)

Department: LSA Biology

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

BS, NS

Credit Exclusions:

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EEB 381 or ENVIRON 381.

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Cost:

>100

Advisory Prerequisites:

BIOLOGY 171, (172 or 174), & 173; or BIOLOGY 192 & 173; or BIOLOGY 195 & 173; AND a laboratory course in CHEM.

Other Course Info:

F and W.

BS:

This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Cross-Listed Classes:

ENVIRON 281 - General Ecology, Section 001

Primary Instructor:

Umana,Maria

Start/End Date:

Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)

NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
For information on drop/add deadlines, see the Office of the Registrar and search Registration Deadlines.

Description

The course introduces the basic concepts and principles of ecology as applied to the study of individuals, populations, and communities of both plants and animals.

Course topics include:

the roles of physical and biotic factors influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms;
the dynamics of population growth;
species interactions including competition, predation, mutualism;
the structure of ecological communities;
ecological succession; and
applications of ecology to problems of environment and resource management.

Course Requirements:

Three exams will constitute the main basis of evaluation.

Intended Audience:

BIOLOGY 281 is a suitable prerequisite for intermediate and advanced courses in ecology.

Class Format:

There will be lectures and discussions.

Schedule

BIOLOGY 281 - General Ecology

Section

Class Instruction Mode

Class
Number

Enrollment
Status

Open
Seats

Open Restricted Seats

Waitlist

Day/Time Location

Start/End Date

Schedule Listing

Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10693

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

9:00AM - 10:00AM

2260 USB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Note: DISCUSSION SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPT 5. NO CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE IS GRANTED TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED EEB 381.

Section:

002 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10696

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 3:00PM

1650 CHEM

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10697

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 3:00PM

1518 NUB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10694

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 1:00PM

2330 MH

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10695

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 1:00PM

2062 PALM

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

006 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

10698

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 1:00PM

B111 MLB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Textbooks/Other Materials

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