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Apr 18, 2024
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BIOL 314 - Ecology and Population Biology (3 units) CO9
Basic ecological principles, with emphasis on population dynamics, population genetics, and interactions between species.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190 ; BIOL 191 ; MATH 127 or higher.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to “explain how science relates to a problem of societal concern,” specifically global change and impacts on natural systems and human societies.
2. Students will be able to discuss modern ecological theory, and be able to distinguish key concepts for bodies of thought including: population biology, niche theory, metapopulation biology, island biogeography, and others.
3. Students will be able to apply critical thinking when answering questions that relate ecological theory to living systems of plants and animals.
4. Students will be able to solve mathematical problems in ecological theory using graphical and qualitative approaches.
5. Students will be able to read and interpret scientific literature.
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