2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.