The course will focus on how plants and animals interact with each other and across trophic levels to survive in each type of environment, and on the consequences of such interactions. We will explore concepts in lecture and reinforce them with field and laboratory work. Townsend, C. R., J. L. Harper, and M. Begon. Essentials of Ecology . The final exam will require an understanding of all principles covered throughout the entire course.
Attendance is mandatory for all lab sessions.
Make-up exams will be given only in case of extreme personal illness or a death in the family, given appropriate written verification. M Individuals and.