BIOL 2306 - General Ecology
4 Credits
Introduces students to the fundamentals of ecology, focusing on the study of organisms in relation to their physical and biological environment. The course includes a survey of individual, population, community, and ecosystem level ecology. Theoretical, empirical and applied ecology will be discussed. Activities may include discussion, group activities, guest speakers, films and field trips. Labs will reinforce lecture content and provide students with research skills including use of Prima literature, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
Pre-Requisites BIOL 1154
Major Content Areas
History and background of ecology.Organisms and their environments. Energy and matter transfers. Population ecology and interactions Evolutionary, community, and applied ecology.
Learning Outcomes
Explain ecological principles. Apply ecological principles to diverse fields.. Demonstrate problem solving skills through application of the scientific method.. Communicate ecological principles through writing and oral presentation. Interpret primary literature.. Demonstrate current standard lab/ field safety practices and procedures.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking 03 - Natural Science
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