BIOL 142 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

(4.00)

This course provides a broad overview of contemporary biological concepts. Major topics include fundamental concepts in ecology and evolution and emphasizes the fundamental interrelationship between these two fields of study. Concepts in evolution include a general description of the diversity of life, a review of Mendelian genetics, the causes and consequences of speciation, natural selection and genetic drift. Concepts in ecology will focus on ecological and evolutionary factors that govern population growth and regulation, species distributions, community and ecosystem ecology. This course is designed to prepare students for upper level biology core and elective courses. It is one of two introductory courses (BIOL 141 & BIOL 142) designed for BIOL, BIOC and BINF majors.

Components: Discussion, Lecture
Course Equivalents: BIOL 301
Requirement Group: You must complete MATH 150 or MATH 155 or MATH 151 with a C grade or better or be concurrently enrolled in MATH 150 or MATH 155 or score 5 on the Math Placement Test or have AP credit for MATH 150 or MATH 151.