BIO 214 - Ecology

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Discover the unique ecology of Maryland’s diverse ecosystems. Examine the geographic history, ecology and environmental attributes of the barrier islands, coastal bays, coastal plain, Piedmont region, Appalachian Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. This course does not satisfy a lab science requirement.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005 .

Note: Typically offered OL; fall term.

Course Outcomes:
1. Ecosystem Processes: Explain fundamental concepts in ecology.
2. Soil and Wetlands Ecosystems: Explain the fundamentals of soil and wetlands ecology.
3. The Chesapeake Bay: Explain the major ecological and anthropogenic forces that impact the Chesapeake Bay.
4. Human Impacts and Maryland’s Ecosystems: Apply fundamental ecological concepts to evaluate human impacts on Maryland’s barrier islands, coastal bays, coastal plain, piedmont plateau, and Appalachian Mountains.