BIO.2010 Foundations of Ecology
Although this is the first course in the Ecology sequence for Environmental Studies majors, it is open to all students. An introduction to basic ecological concepts such as the niche, food chains and food webs, biotic competition, importance of biodiversity, and movement of nutrients and matter through basic terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be included. the importance of these concepts to understanding how ecosystems function will be integral to the course. Discussion of how ecosystems are being affected by human activities will also be included.
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