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Ecology (Intro to Ecology) OpenCourseWare: USU's Free Bachelor Level Ecology Course

Published Feb 11, 2009

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'General Ecology' is offered as an online self-study OpenCourseWare from USU's College of Natural Resources. Students taking this course can learn about topics in ecology ranging from individual organisms to ecosystems. This is an undergraduate-level course designed to help prepare students for further studies in Ecology, Biology and related fields.

General Ecology: Course Specifics

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General Ecology: Course Description

General Ecology covers topics including natural history, population genetics, natural selection, food webs, biodiversity and landscape and global ecology. This free OpenCourseWare from the Utah State University is taught by Professor Michelle Baker, Ph.D. This course aims to increase the ecological and scientific literacy of students. Those taking this undergraduate-level course can learn the basic principles and concepts of what ecosystem ecology is, along with learning how ecological knowledge is constructed. An emphasis is placed on how students can use this information in the hopes of initiating global changes.

This free OpenCourseWare includes both audio and written lectures. If you're interested in learning more about our world, visit the ecology course page.

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