Principles Ecology/Evolution

A study of ecological principles with emphasis on the interaction of individuals, populations and communities in the context of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Subject matter includes adaptation and evolution; distribution and abundance of species; structure, dynamics, and regulation of populations; structure and development of communities; ecosystem energetic and nutrient cycling. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in the following courses: (BIOL 2070K or BIOL 2080K) and BIOL 3200K, and (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L).