Biological Sciences 16 - Ecology

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Dartmouth College

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Description:

08F, 09S, 09F, 10S: 10; Laboratory: Arrange This course examines fundamental concepts in the rapidly developing areas of ecology. These topics include the factors that limit the distributions and abundances of organisms, the effects that organisms have on ecosystems, the integration of ecosystems around the globe, and the conservation of species diversity. The class will also explore how the behavior and physiology of individual organisms shape both local and global patterns of distribution and abundance. Laboratories focus on experimental and quantitative analyses of local ecosystems, with an emphasis on field studies. Prerequisite: Biology 11 or permission of the instructor. Biology 12-16 may be taken in any order. Dist: SLA. Irwin, Mbora.

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3.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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