Subject: Biology
Credit units: 3
Offered: Either Term 1 or Term 2
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Arts and Science
Department: Biology

An introduction to ecological principles and the functioning of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Community structure and dynamics, ecosystem production, populations, energy flow and material recycling will be considered.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 108 or BIOL 121 or GEOG 120 or 6 credit units in GEOL.
Note: Students with credit for BIOL 253 or PLSC 213 will not receive credit for BIOL 228. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course. Please contact the department for details.

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