1 018J - Ecology I: The Earth System

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Fundamentals of ecology, considering Earth as an integrated dynamic system. Coevolution of the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and oceans. Introduction to biological energy transfer and thermodynamics. The Earth's energy budget. Photosynthesis and respiration. The hydrologic, carbon and nitrogen cycles. Flow of energy and materials through ecosystems, regulation of the distribution and abundance of organisms, structure and function of ecosystems. Metabolic diversity; productivity. Trophic dynamics; models of population growth, competition, mutualism and predation. Instruction and practice in oral and written communication provided. 7.012-7.014 recommended.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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