BIO 116 - Ecology

Institution:

Mount Wachusett Community College

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Description:

4 credits This course is the study of ecosystems: how they function, achieve balance, and continually change. Environmental science is the study of how humans and other species interact with one another and with the non-living environment. This course will combine the study of ecosystems with an exploration of environmental principles. Local and global environmental issues and their possible solutions will be discussed. The lab focuses on forest, field, and aquatic habitats, with field trips to local sites. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Fall.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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