BI 3464 - Ecosystem and Evolutionary Ecology

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Unity College

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This course is designed to provide junior and senior students with a broad understanding of the science of both ecosystems and evolutionary ecology. The study of ecosystem integrates physics, chemistry and biology to provide the necessary information to understand controls on photosynthesis, decomposition, and nutrient cycling across diverse terrestrial and aquatic landscapes. The topics in evolution include the study of evolutionary theory, mechanisms of evolution, basic models of population genetics, and the study of how selection and other processes operate on phenotypic variation to produce adaptations. The course also discusses approaches used to study the evolution of behavior, including foraging, patch selection, mating systems and sociality. Throughout the semester emphasis is placed on the importance of ecologists in conservation. Topics will include loss of biological diversity, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. Credits: 4 Offered Semester II Prerequisites: MA 2243, BI 2004

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unity.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 948-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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