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Fall 2024
Dec 21, 2024
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BIOL 248 - Principles of Ecology
An introductory course that emphasizes the interactions between the organism and its biological and physical environments. Concepts covered include soil, climate, trophic systems, life history trade-offs, behavioral ecology, biodiversity, and human impacts. Laboratory (3 hours) includes field trips. Note: Students may not receive credit for both this course and BIOL 348 Ecology. Corequisite: BIOL 248L Ecology Lab. Prerequisites: A chemistry course with laboratory, MATH 123 Introduction to Functions and one (1) of the following: BIOL 101 Biological Concepts with Lab, BIOL 130 Principles of Biology with Lab, BIOL 135 Foundations of Biological Science with Lab, or BIOL 160 Introduction to Organismal Biology with Lab; or permission of the instructor.
1.250 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study

Biology Department

Course Attributes:
Biology Group D Course, Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component

Corequisites:
BIOL 248L

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for BIOL248

General Requirements:
Course or Test: CHEM
Course Attribute: LAB3
Required Courses: 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM
Course Attribute: LAB4
Required Courses: 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
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May not be taken concurrently.  )
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May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: MATH 123 to 123R
Required Courses: 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: BIOL 101
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 130
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 135
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 160
May not be taken concurrently.  )
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May not be taken concurrently.  )
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May not be taken concurrently. )


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