Focuses on the patterns of distribution and abundance of organisms in space and through time. Explores the underlying causes, both natural and anthropogenic, of these patterns at the population, community and ecosystem levels for a variety of organisms and ecosystems. In the lab, students will engage in nearly all phases of ecological research. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory. Credits:4 Prerequisite:BI 211, BI 212, BI 213, MTH 111 and completed General Education writing requirement Corequisite:BI 357L