BIO 245 - General Ecology

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

An introduction to the major ecological concepts of energy flow, community and population structure, nutrient cycling, competition, and predation demonstrated through the study of selected ecosystems. The influence of geological processes in New England on soil formation and community structure is studied in lectures and field trips. Students are introduced to sampling techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis of data through field trips to local aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112, MAT 102 (may be taken concurrently), or equivalents. 4 Cr

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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