BIOL 325 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A study of the descriptive and theoretical aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology. Lecture topics include the following: the process of evolution, ecosystem concepts, ecology of populations, physiological ecology, community ecology, and energy flow in ecosystems. Current ideas of evolutionary ecology will be integrated with the above topics to represent the unifying nature of these two major areas of biology. Laboratory periods will involve primarily field work in local communities. Emphasis will be on sampling of biological communities and analysis of ecological data. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 121-122. Offered alternate years. Four hours. Staff.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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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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