BIOEE 1610

BIOEE 1610

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

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, Summer.

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.  The course has a major emphasis on the relationship of ecological structure and processes to global change. 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

  •  2764 BIOEE 1610   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    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.

  •  2766 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2767 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2768 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 206
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2769 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2770 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2771 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 206
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2772 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3780 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

    • F Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2773 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2774 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2775 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

    • F Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3320 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  2776 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3625 BIOEE 1610   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3781 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3782 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3783 BIOEE 1610   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person