Description

Overview:

" We will cover fundamentals of ecology, considering Earth as an integrated dynamic system. Topics include coevolution of the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and oceans; photosynthesis and respiration; the hydrologic, carbon and nitrogen cycles. We will examine the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems; regulation of the distribution and abundance of organisms; structure and function of ecosystems, including evolution and natural selection; metabolic diversity; productivity; trophic dynamics; models of population growth, competition, mutualism and predation. This course is designated as Communication-Intensive; instruction and practice in oral and written communication provided. Biology is a recommended prerequisite."

Subject:

Ecology

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Full Course

Author:

Edward DeLong, Penny Chisholm

Provider:

MIT

Provider Set:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Date Added:

01/01/2009