ENSC210

An exploration of the field of ecology, with emphasis on ecosystem function and structure, biodiversity, interrelationships of plant and animal communities, population dynamics, biogeography, and a survey of representative ecosystems. Field laboratories introduce students to the ecology and natural history of forest ecosystems in New Jersey, teach students basic skills used by field ecologists, especially pertaining to independently identifying organisms and observing ecological phenomena, and introduce students to how ecologists design and conduct field research. Lab Fee.