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Introduction to scientific investigation through, project-based studies of biological phenomena., Topics in this hands-on course introduce students, to experimental design, data collection, data, analysis, hypothesis testing, and scientific, communication. Topics will vary according to, faculty expertise. See department website for, specific section details. Open to freshmen., Sophomores, juniors and seniors require instructor, consent.

An introduction to principles underlying the, distribution and abundance of species., Examination of how these principles can inform, understanding of issues like overpopulation,, climate change, invasive species, pollution,, species extinction. Introduction to the methods, of scientific investigation through laboratory, and field studies that describe ecological, phenomena and test hypotheses. Lecture and, laboratory. Note: This course is part of the, Department of Biology's core curriculum and is, intended for biology majors, potential biology, majors, and environmental studies majors. The, curriculum is challenging and requires a, significant time commitment. Therefore, nonmajors, are encouraged to fulfill their general education, requirements by enrolling in one of the, perspectives courses in the natural sciences.