BIO 310 - Ecosystems

Institution:

Aquinas College - Tennessee

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Description:

4 Credit Hours Prerequisites: BIO 111, BIO 112 and ENG 112 The relationships between the physical and biological worlds are examined in detail. The formation of the Earth and its current position in the solar system will begin the course. This introduction will serve as the foundation for investigating the physical characteristics of and influences on ecosystems, especially: climate and weather; water and mineral cycles; and geological features and their changes over time. These principles will form a foundation to understand select biological responses to the physical environment and interactions within ecosystems. Finally, the effects of human activity on ecosystem stability and function will be examined. This is a four credit hour course with a laboratory component.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aquinascollege.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 297-7545

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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