BIOEE 1610

BIOEE 1610

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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, BIO-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

  •  2062 BIOEE 1610   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    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.

  •  2064 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2065 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2066 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2067 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2068 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2069 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2070 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2765 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2071 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2072 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2073 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2391 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2074 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2660 BIOEE 1610   DIS 214

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2766 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2767 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2768 BIOEE 1610   DIS 217

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online