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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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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EEB 381 or ENVIRON 381.
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.
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
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
10693
Open
14
 
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TuTh 9:00AM - 10:00AM2260 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.
002 (DIS)
 In Person
10696
Open
2
 
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Tu 1:00PM - 3:00PM1650 CHEM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
003 (DIS)
 In Person
10697
Open
10
 
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Tu 1:00PM - 3:00PM1518 NUB
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
004 (DIS)
 In Person
10694
Closed
0
 
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W 11:00AM - 1:00PM2330 MH
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
005 (DIS)
 In Person
10695
Open
2
 
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W 11:00AM - 1:00PM2062 PALM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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Syllabi

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