2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Aug 27, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 0201 - General Ecology


Credits: 4

Study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Topics covered include: evolution, patterns of distribution, factors affecting distribution, population dynamics, competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, energy and nutrient flow in ecosystems, and the analysis of the process of succession. Current ecological problems will be discussed throughout the course. Labs will involve field experiences.

Prerequisites: BIOL 0158  or permission of instructor.