BIOEE 1610

BIOEE 1610

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

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, BIO-AS, 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. Combined with: BIOEE 1610

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1636 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.

  •  1638 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1639 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1640 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

    • R Ives Hall 107
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1641 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1642 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1643 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

    • R Ives Hall 107
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1644 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1933 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1645 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1646 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1647 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1854 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1648 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1882 BIOEE 1610   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1934 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1935 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1936 BIOEE 1610   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 316
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18412 BIOEE 1610   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18414 BIOEE 1610   DIS 220

    • F Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19663 BIOEE 1610   DIS 221

    • R Stimson Hall 309
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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

  •  1637 BIOEE 1610   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1938 BIOEE 1610   DIS 225

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Howarth, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person