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2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 143 - Ecology and Environmental Issues

3 credits S
The science of ecology as it applies to major environmental issues. Principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology will be introduced in the context of such problems as invasive species and global climate change. Students will also learn and apply the scientific method through readings, discussion, and on-campus field research.