BIO 300 - Ecology and Field Biology

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Midland University

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Description:

4 credit hours Prerequisites: BIO 125. This course integrates elements of biology, mathematics, microbiology and other sciences as students study the relationships between organisms and the abiotic and biotic components of their environment. It includes an emphasis on student writing and serves as the departmental "W" course. Students conduct weekly library literature database searches to locate journalarticles that are pertinent to the current discussion topic and are required to report their findings in a one page word-processed summary each week. At least two laboratory reports of four to six pages in length, using the Council of Biological Editors format, are also required. Evaluation of papers will include style and form as well as course content. Field work includes sampling techniques commonly employed in the collection and analysis of ecological data.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.midlandu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 642-8382

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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