This course introduces fundamental ecological concepts through both theoretical and experiential (lab/fieldwork) approaches. Students will learn about abiotic and biotic environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Students will explore the distribution of organisms, food chain and food web dynamics, energy and matter flow and cycles. Additional topics include species interactions such as competition, predation and symbiosis, and behavioural ecology.
Prerequisites
BIOL 1100 with a minimum 'C-' grade or equivalent, and BIOL 1200 with a minimum 'C-' grade or equivalent.
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What you will learn
- Overview of modern ecology in an historical context
- Models predicting population distribution and abundance
- Island biogeography
- Biotic and abiotic effects on species distribution and dispersal
- Population ecology including demographics, growth, and metapopulations
- Interactions between species including competition and predation
- Ecology laboratory and field work techniques
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.