Fundamental concepts of ecology, field observations and experiments applying the scientific method; chemical and energy cycles; effect of physical and biological environment on community structure; diversity and distribution; population dynamics and interspecific reactions; biodiversity of the genetic, species, and ecosystems level and relevant social ecological problems.
Bio 19 Ecology requires in-person lab meetings and the use of Canvas for lectures and assignments. In-per[1]son lab meetings will take place weekly on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon in Science building room 322 at Ocean Campus. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device. For course details, students must check the instructor's website (For course details, students must check the instructor's website (https://sites.google.com/view/biology-19-ecology/home)
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188