BIOL 245 - General Ecology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 or BIOL 140

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will acquaint students with the structure and function of ecosystems from organism to global levels. Primary literature is emphasized.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: NATURAL SCIENCE GOAL/OBJECTIVE

The student will demonstrate understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis. MEASURE: Students will summarize primary scientific literature and report their understanding on exams.
Students will demonstrate application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural (or physical) sciences. MEASURE: Students will apply ecological data and concepts to questions posed on exams.