BI 242 - Community Ecology

Institution:

Saint Michael's College

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Description:

The primary goal of this course is to study the factors that control biological diversity. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on natural New England communities emphasizing aquatic habitats. Field experiences will be supplemented with laboratory experiments and mathematical models used to simulate the behavior of natural communities. Lecture topics will include subjects such as the impacts of disturbance on communities, island biogeography, null models, and keystone species. Prerequisites: BI 151, BI 153 Credits: 4 cr. Laboratory Fee: yes

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcvt.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 654-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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