BIOEE 1610

BIOEE 1610

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This course provides an introduction to ecology, covering interactions between organisms and the environment at scales of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Ecological principles are used to explore the theory and applications of major issues facing humanity in the 21st century, including population dynamics, disease ecology, biodiversity and invasive species, global change, and other topics of environmental sustainability.

When Offered Fall, spring.

Distribution Category (BIO-AG, PBS-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Comments Four-credit option involves writing component and a discussion section that meets twice per week. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.  When taught by Professor Howarth, there will be more emphasis on marine ecological examples.

Outcomes
  • Demonstrate understanding of the ecological principles that affect organismal, population, community, ecosystem, and biospheric processes.
  • Explain the significance of natural history and contrast the diversity of life-history strategies and habitats as it relates to the structure and function of communities and ecosystems.
  • Apply ecological principles to contemporary environmental problems, including climate change and loss of biodiversity.
  • Use experimental and synthetic approaches to analyze and identify patterns and processes at various scales of ecological organization.
  • Combine tools and basic concepts to identify the causes and consequences of complex ecological relationships.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3018 BIOEE 1610   LEC 001

  • 3 or 4 credits; 4-credit option involves writing component and a discussion section that meets twice per week. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

  •  3020 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

  •  3021 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

  •  3022 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

  •  3023 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

  •  3024 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

  •  3025 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

  •  3026 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

  •  4521 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

  •  3027 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

  •  3028 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

  •  3029 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

  •  3656 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

  •  3030 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

  •  4264 BIOEE 1610   DIS 214

  •  4522 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

  •  4523 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

  •  4524 BIOEE 1610   DIS 217