Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: Life Sciences 7B. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 118, 122, 124A, 124B, 125, C126, 129, 132, 134B, 136, or 151B. Introduction to methods and topics in ecology and behavior. Growth and regulation of populations, organization of communities and ecosystems, biogeography, and behaviors animals use to find food, choose mates, and interact in social groups. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
6.7 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
5.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    This class was really enriching. Yes, I received the grade I expected. The tests were very well.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Lectures were always very organized! Professor Nonacs is very helpful and his lectures were very engaging as well!

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: B+

    Lectures were pretty good for both professors, and both are very passionate about the subject that they cover. There were some readings and you had to read research papers and do weekly quizzes on material and the paper you would read. You also had to do a group presentation with 1-3 other people on a paper one week. That strike ended up making things a little bit crazy but not too much so. But they were so vague about the exams that I felt like it hit me like a truck. Instead of being just tested in the concepts that they taught about, you were tested on the specific example that had in their lectures. You have to know the scientific Latin names of species and names of the researchers who conducted the experiment otherwise you won’t even understand the questions. And the midterm and final are both like 40% of your grade. Section was require but did little to actually help your grade.

Course

Previously taught
22F

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 33% recommend the textbook

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