Biology 101 - Topics in Organismal Biology

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

R. Fuller, T. McCay, D. McHugh This course introduces students to the complexities of biodiversity, from the ecosystem to the genetic level. By examining the factors affecting the structure and function of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater communities students learn about the diversity of plant and animal species in these systems. Students gain an appreciation for the roles of evolutionary and ecological history, as well as modern ecological interactions, in shaping the biodiversity of particular places. This course also exposes students to the many ways that human activities, such as forest management, affect biodiversity.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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