General Ecology - BIO 270 at Virginia Highlands Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/vhcc/courses/BIO270-GeneralEcology

Effective: 2021-08-01

Course Description

Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

This is a one semester course designed to build upon the student's understanding of the basic principles and concepts of ecology attained in prerequisite courses. It serves as a lab science option. It is intended to prepare students for majors level coursework in ecology and evolution.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisites: Any two of the following prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 110, BIO 120

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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