BIOL 175 - Experimental Field and Laboratory Ecology

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

The goals of the course are to present the major concepts and principles of ecology and to investigate many of these experimentally in field and laboratory study. The major topics to be discussed include the abiotic environment, the nature of ecosystems and their functioning, ecology of populations, behavioral ecology, and community structure and organization. Field and laboratory study will involve the formulation and carrying out of experiments relating to some of these ecological principles and concepts. Data from these studies will be analyzed and presented. The course will not count on the biology major or minor, but it can be used to partially fulfill the Natural Science Areas of Knowledge requirement. Offered alternate years. Open to all students. Four hours. Staff.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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