BIOL 101 Introduction to Ecology
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 101 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Ecology |
| Description | Introduction to Ecology introduces the student to fundamental principles of ecology while focusing on interactions occurring at all of its levels. Students will become familiar with interrelationships between biotic and abiotic components of the natural world, investigate population, community, and ecosystem structures and dynamics, and gain knowledge of human impact on the environment. Lecture and a 3 hour lab are included. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent]) (MNTC 3, 10: Natural Sciences, People and the Environment) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent]
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the parameters of science and scientific inquiry
- Engage in the process of scientific inquiry to assess the environment
- Describe the foundation and scope of ecology
- Describe the foundation and scope of environmental science
- Describe the key features of ecosystems
- Describe the key features of ecological communities
- Describe the key features of biological populations
- Examine the nature and process of evolution
- Compare and contrast weather and climate
- Identify human population growth characteristics and trends
- Evaluate sources of energy for human use
- Evaluate the effects of various land-use strategies
- Assess the current status of water resources
- Assess the impact of human activity on the atmosphere
- Evaluate the current status of biodiversity on Earth
- Identify several federal regulations aimed at protecting the environment
- Demonstrate safe laboratory practices
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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