Course Objectives: The student will become familiar with the principle governing the operation of ecosystems, be able to make careful observations of his (her) surroundings, and appreciate the role of humans in modifying and maintaining these systems.
Content Outline:
Week
Topics
Site
1
The use of biological literature Principles of Taxonomy Environmental dara collection
River walk
2
The structure of ecosystems Biotic and abiotic components
Thatcher State Park
3
Community and ecosystems Primary succession
Featherstonhaugh Lake/bog
4
The flow of energy in the ecosystem The food chain secondary succession Producer, consumer and decomposer Energy transfer and efficiency
Five Rivers Env. Ctr.
5
Material cycling in the ecosystem C, N and P cycles
Pine Barrens, Albany
6
Water cycle Erosion, damage and control
Moccasinkill and Mohawk River
7
Community ecology Habitat variation The ecological niche The "climax" community
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