BIO 310 - Ecology

Institution:

Salve Regina University

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Description:

Lecture 3 hrs./Lab 3 hrs. This course examines the concepts of the ecosystem, populations, communities, the flows of energy, material cycles, and the necessity of diversity. Concepts including the unity of organisms and inseparable interactions with the physical environment are analyzed. Class discussions include topics such as the formation, distribution, and organization of ecological communities; plant succession and nutrient cycling; evolutionary trends of plant and animal populations. Prerequisites: BIO111-112 and a 200-level biology course. 4 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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