General Ecology  2220

Study of the interrelationships among organisms, humans, and their
environments, addressing where and how organisms live. Adaptation, population
growth, species interactions, biodiversity, and ecosystem function are explored
for a wide variety of organisms and ecosystems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1610 and
1620. Also taught as BIOL 2220. (F,Sp) 

Instructor: Emily Holt
Office: BNR 343
Email: emilyholt@biology.usu.edu
Office Hours:
Weds 12-1pm or by appointment

Class meets: MWF 2:30 – 3:20 in BNR 102

Syllabus

Required Materials:
Molles, 2008, Ecology: Applications and Concepts, 4th Edition
This text includes chapters you will be expected to read before lectures. The syllabus and course materials are based on 4th edition of the text; however, previous editions are acceptable. A copy of this book is available on reserve in the library.

Blackboard
We will use Blackboard for sharing announcements, accessing lecture outlines, accessing assignments,
and checking your grades. All students should have an A number, which allows you to access the
BIOL2220 course site. Once you have an A number, get to the course website by browsing to
www.bb.usu.edu. Login with your username and password. Under course list click “General Ecology –
Fall-08 BIOL-2220-001.”