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Course
Description: Ecology
online (NR 321, Semester in the Wild | fall semesters, 3 credits) |
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Fundamental principles of the science of ecology. Major topics covered by
the course include the physical environment, how organisms interact with
each other and their environment, evolutionary processes, population
dynamics, communities, energy flow and ecosystems, human influences on
ecosystems, and the integration and scaling of ecological processes through
systems ecology. This course is only offered in a wilderness setting and is
complementary to the re-required co-requisite course, Field Ecology (NR
322). Computer-based materials are used extensively for guided independent
learning of ecology. Recommended Preparation: Introductory botany and
zoology. |
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Recommended preparation: Introductory botany & zoology (e.g., Biology 213) | |
Prerequisites: Introductory biology, or permission. | |
This online course is designed for highly motivated students who can study independently. Carefully review the course guidelines before registering for this course. |