Course Details
Country:
Hong Kong
Institution:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Course Title:
Ecology + Ecology Laboratory
Course Number:
BIOL 2210 + BIOL2213
Course Description:
This course provides students with an introduction to the general principles of ecology. The course covers four broad areas: behavioural ecology, population ecology, community ecology and ecosystem ecology. Behavioural ecology examines how behaviour contributes to survival and reproduction. The relationship between behaviour, ecology and evolution is emphasized. Population ecology concerns how populations grow and how they are limited by food, competition and predation. The community ecology component will focus on factors that determine the structure and function of biological communities, including nutrient cycles and biogeochemistry. The course will conclude with a module on ecosystem ecology discussing how ecosystem structure, function and services may be influenced by disturbances. Mathematical models will be used to illustrate the theoretical background for topics discussed.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and basic laboratory techniques used in ecological investigations.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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