3.00 Examines natural environmental systems and man's interaction with them. Considers geologic, meteorologic, hydrologic, and biological systems, food and energy systems, social and political aspects of urban culture, and environmental design and management. Examines the role of physiological adaptation in the ecology of plants and animals and the principles of population biology as applied to biological systems. Laboratory concentrates on experimental approaches to ecology. Emphasizes the role of community structure and ecosystem organization in the ecology of plants and animals.
Laboratory emphasizes experimental approaches to answering ecological questions.
Statistical methods are introduced as needed for the projects using the tools in the software. Includes thorough coverage of principles of metabolic biochemistry, the kinetics of microbial growth, and substrate assimilation. Emphasizes microbial aspects of environmental pollution control. Accompanying seminar on current problems. Examines the key role of microbes in the functioning of ecosystems affecting decomposition, disease, nutrient cycling, and energy flow.