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BIO 320 — Fundamentals of Ecology

Updated 13 May 2023

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Description: Organization, functioning, and development of ecological systems; energy flow; biogeochemical cycling; environmental relations; population dynamics. Prerequisites: BIO 187, 188; CHM 113, 115 or 116.

Current Section: I am not teaching BIO 320 this semester

The Instructor: Udo M. Savalli

Text: Sher, A.A. & M.C. Molles 2022. Ecology: Concepts & Applications, 9th ed. McGraw-Hill.

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Lecture Schedule
(Spring 2023)

Week of:
Topic:
Chapter:
Jan 9-13 —Course Introduction; What is Ecology?1
Jan 16-20 —No Class Jan 16
Terrestrial Biomes
2
Jan 23-27 —Aquatic Biomes; Evolution3-4
Jan 30-Feb 3 —Ecological Physiology: Temperature5
Feb 6-10 —Ecological Physiology: Water, Energy & Nutrients6-7
Feb 13-17 —Exam 1: Feb 13
Behavioral Ecology
8
Feb 20-24 —Population Distributions & Dynamics9-10
Feb 27-Mar 3 —Population Growth; Life Histories11-12
Mar 6-10 —Spring Break
Mar 13-17 —Species Interactions: Competition & Exploitation13-14
Mar 20-24 —Species Interactions: Mutualism & Commensalism14-15
Mar 27-31 —Exam 2: Mar 27
Community Interactions & Diversity
16-17
Apr 3-7 —Succession; Ecosystems: Energy Flow & Productivity18, 20
Apr 10-14 —Ecosystems: Nutrient Cycles18-19
Apr 17-21 —Landscape Ecology21
Apr 24-28 —Biogeography; Global Ecology and Climate22, 23
May 1 —Final Exam

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