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BIOL204 Introduction to Ecology
(3.0 credits)
An introduction to the major divisions of ecology, including evolutionary and behavioural ecology, population and community ecology, and conservation biology/global change. The course emphasizes an understanding of inter- and intra- specific interactions as well as spatial and temporal environmental patterns. Theory will be applied to field situations and professional literature reviews.
Prerequisites
BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology I and BIOL 102 - Introductory Biology II OR permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours
45
Tutorials/Seminar Hours
15
Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.
