An introduction to ecology, the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Ecological concepts at the organism, population and ecosystem levels will be considered, including tolerance limits, life history evolution, competition, predation, population growth and control, and ecosystem dynamics. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): A minimum mark of 60% in either Biology 1001A or 1201A and a minimum mark of 60% in either Biology 1002B or 1202B, or a minimum mark of 60% in either the former Biology 1222 or 1223. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 lecture/tutorial hour, 0.5 course. Mandatory course in most modules offered by the Department of Biology. back to top
