Prerequisites: BIOL 005C with a grade of C- or better; CHEM 001C or CHEM 01HC; MATH 007B or MATH 09HB or MATH 009B; or consent of instructor
Description: Introduces principles of ecology emphasizing the 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.