BIO-260: General Ecology

Course Description

An introduction to the interactions between living organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environment. Several levels of ecological organization are examined. These include the study of different types of populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics include population structure and growth, species interaction, energy flow, nutrient cycling, succession, and applications to current environmental management issues. Students perform ecological experiments in the field as well as in the laboratory. Two class hours, one conference hour, three laboratory hours.

Prerequisites

BIO 155 and BIO 156, and CHE 145 or CHE 151, all with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.

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BIO-260 Sections for Fall 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

BIO-260, Section 001

CRN #11851
Hybrid

Instructor(s)

Richard Stevens

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 07, Room 315
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday
2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
ConferenceOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 07, Room 315
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday
2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A
Type Conference
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A