Course Info: NS-0207
| Course | NS-0207 Ecology |
| Long Title | Ecology |
| Term | 2019F |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | R.W. Kern CenterüCole Science Center 108ü316 on T,THüTH from 1:00-2:20ü2:30-3:50 |
| Faculty | Blair McLaughlin |
| Capacity | 18 |
| Available | 2 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | Students are generally expected to spend at least 6-8 hours per week on preparation and work outside of class time. |
| Description | How do living things exist together? Ecology is the study of the relationships of living things to each other and their environment. With an emphasis on plants, this course will introduce students to community and landscape ecology, as well as explore broader socio-ecological perspectives, including conservation/restoration ecology, the effects of global change and political ecology. We will use a combination of primary scientific literature, popular science media, environmental literature, and textbook resources. Students will also begin to explore basic ecological study design and analysis in R programming language. We will explore local field sites and conduct in depth observation of a campus ecological community. Walking in variable terrain and weather will be required. This course has no prerequisites. |