Introduction to Ecology (BIOL 2104)

This course introduces abiotic and biotic environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Topics include distribution of organisms, food chain and food web dynamics, energy and matter flow and cycles. Additional topics include species interactions such as competition, predation and symbiosis, and behavioural ecology.
Course code: BIOL 2104
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BIOL&number=2104

Prerequisites

BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1200 both with a 'C-' minimum.
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Additional Information

  • Overview of modern ecology in an historical context
  • Models predicting population distribution and abundance
  • Island biogeography
  • Biotic and abiotic effects on species distribution and dispersal
  • Population ecology including demographics, growth, and metapopulations
  • Interactions between species including competition and predation

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.