Biology 2033 - Introductory Ecology

Organisms and their environment (BIOL 1113 X1) in the year 2016

Prerequisite: Good behaviour Lectures: Mon, Wed, Fri 0930-1030 (Slot 2), BAC 132 Labs: Tue, Wed, Thu either 0830-1130 or 1330-1630 (Slots 22, 24, 27, 28, 29), Mostly BIO 220 and 230

Professor D. Shutler: BIO 430; 585-1354; [email protected]; acadiau.ca/~dshutler/ Office hours: 1030-1130 Mon, 0830-1030 Thu but always let me know you are coming

Lab Instructor: Juan Carlos López; BIO 224; 585-1328; [email protected]

Text: Brooker, R., Widmaier, E., Graham, L., Stiling, P., Hasenkampf, C., Hunter, F., Bidochka, M., and Riggs, D. 2010 or 2013. Biology, Canadian Edition. McGraw-Hill Ryerson, USA.

# Lectures (approx.) Topics 1 Essentials 2 Foundations & Science 4 Ecosphere, Biosphere, Biomes 6 Aquatic Ecosystems, Nutrient Cycles, Energy Flow 7 Community Ecology, Symbioses, Competition 7 Population Ecology, Demography, Population Growth, Life Histories 10 Mitosis, Meiosis, Mendelian & Post-Mendelian Genetics, Pedigrees, Linkage

Tentative dates & tentative marking scheme Item Date % of mark Midterm 1 Week 3 Oct 15 Midterm 2 Week 31 Oct 20 Lab exercises and lab exam Throughout 30 Comprehensive final exam (weighted to last 1/3 of course) TBA 35

Attendance in labs is compulsory.

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