BIOL 3040 - General Ecology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Required of all Biology majors. Focuses on the nature and development of local, regional, and world communities and their relation to environmental factors controlling them. Covers organisms and their geographical distribution, inter-organismic interactions, speciation, and ecological methods of study in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the four principle perspectives of biology including the dynamic interaction of living systems with each other and their environments. 2. Employ scientific methods to acquire, analyze and apply knowledge of biological phenomena. 3. Develop scientific literacy through extensive exposure to the primary research literature, expected to become adept at deriving information from the data presented in its various forms (e.g. graphs, charts, figures, etc.), and use appropriate scientific terminology (Reading Comprehension). 4. Produce well- written reports and/or research papers covering topics in biology which will be presented in the accepted formats of scientific research articles. (Written Communication) 5. Formulate scientific information covering specific topics in the biological sciences in a clear and logical format. Prerequisites: BIOL 1620 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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