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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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BIO 131H Honors Ecology Credits: (4)
This course is a combined lab and lecture that provides an introduction to ecology, covering interactions between organisms and the environment at scales of individuals, populations, communities, landscapes and biomes. Ecological principles are used to explore major historical and contemporary issues facing mankind, including food security, climate change, and wildlife management. The course culminates in an oxford-style debate on an ecologically-relevant topic. Open to Honors College students only.
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Natural Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological principles that affect organismal, population, community, landscape and biospheric processes.
- Apply ecological principles to historical and contemporary environmental problems, including food security, climate change and wildlife management.
- Use the scientific method to analyze and identify patterns and processes at various scales of ecological organization.
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