BIOL 2060

Introductory Ecology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Ecology examines interactions of plants and animals, including humans, with each other and with their non-living world. Topics include population growth, competition, predation, food webs, metapopulation dynamics, biodiversity and ecosystem function. The course has a quantitative approach providing a foundation for further work in ecology, marine biology and environmental science.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Rajesh Rajaselvam and Allison Schmidt. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Midterm examOct 16, in class
45%Final examScheduled by Registrar
3%Pre-lab quizzes (3)1% each
10%Lab 1 reflection and final video5% each
5%Assignment 2
15%Competition experiment final manuscriptA3
5%Forest ecology presentationA4
2%Discussion board participation

Textbook

  • Ecology: Concepts and Applications, 9th International Edition, Sher AA and Molles MC (optional)

Course rules

Passing grade
Pass requires at least 45% on the lab grade, 45% on combined exams, and 50% overall.
Attendance
Attendance at your registered in-person lab section is mandatory; lectures and labs are not recorded.
Late work
Late assignments lose 10% per day, or 30% for weekends, and are not accepted after graded work is returned.
Drafts
Late, incomplete, or missing drafts cause a 5% deduction on the future graded assignment.
Absence
One Student Declaration of Absence provides a penalty-free three-day extension for eligible lab assignments.
Missed exams
The absence declaration cannot be used for exams; contact the coordinator about alternate arrangements.
Academic integrity
Generative AI is prohibited for any aspect of assignments.
Grade questions
Submit specific grading questions in writing within seven days; whole assignments are not regraded.

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