BIOEE 1610

BIOEE 1610

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

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. Combined with: BIOEE 1610

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1784 BIOEE 1610   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: 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.

  •  1786 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1787 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1788 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1789 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1790 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1791 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1792 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

    • F Malott Hall 206
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2304 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1793 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

    • F Malott Hall 206
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1794 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1795 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

    • F Ives Hall 107
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2039 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1796 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

    • F Ives Hall 107
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2225 BIOEE 1610   DIS 214

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2305 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

    • F Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2306 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2307 BIOEE 1610   DIS 217

    • F Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1610

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1785 BIOEE 1610   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2309 BIOEE 1610   DIS 225

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person