Prerequisites: BIOL 005C with a grade of “C-” or better, CHEM 001C (or CHEM 01HC), MATH 007B or MATH 009B or MATH 09HB; or consent of instructor
Description: Introduces principles of ecology with emphasis on implications for the conservation of biodiversity. Topics include physiological ecology, organismal adaptations to the environment, life histories, the niche concept, population growth, interspecific interactions, and the structure and functioning of communities and ecosystems. Also covers topics in applied ecology and conservation biology.