BIOL 302 - General Ecology

Upper Division

Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 302L

Prerequisites
BIOL 201/BIOL 201L and BIOL 202/BIOL 202L, OR CHEM 110/CHEM 110L and CHEM 230/CHEM 230L and BIOL 202/BIOL 202L , with grades of C- or better; AND WRIT 200 or WRIT 201 or WRIT 205 or WRIT 210 or WRIT 215 or WRIT 220 or WRIT 225 or WRIT 230 or WRIT 308 previously or concurrently.

This course examines the science of ecology, why it is important, and how it is practiced with a particular focus on California. Topics include physiological, population, community, and ecosystems ecology. The course is designed to encourage students to think about ecological theories and their application to real world situations. The lecture material and the lab require students to employ quantitative methods (i.e., math and statistics). Upon completion of the course, students will have a rich appreciation for the way organisms and their environment interact and shape each other as well as the interconnectedness of nature.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
This course includes 4 hours of lab per week.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Discipline

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: BIOL 125

Course credits: 5