BIOL 250 - Ecology

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and BIOL 123 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 or equivalent courses or consent of the assistant dean Major topics in this course will include population dynamics, competition, predation, mutualism, community structure, ecological succession, energy flow, nutrient cycling, and biogeography. Students will also review the major features of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Field and laboratory experiments will introduce students to several different habitat types; various techniques commonly used in ecology; and engage students in collecting, analyzing and evaluating ecological data. Lab reports emphasize critical evaluation of ecological concepts and data and effective scientific communication. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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