BIOL 206 - Nutritional Ecology

Credits: (4)
Which elements are vital to life? What are these elements doing at a cellular level and at the organismal level? Where do biologically relevant elements come from in the environment? And how does our interaction with the environment impact the cycling of these elements? This course will follow elements through space and our planet, across levels of biological organization, and emphasize the importance of knowing what is in your multivitamin and/or supplements! Topics include nutrient cycling in the environment, examining how nutrients are used at the cellular level and organismal level, how populations compete for nutrients, and the effects nutrients levels have on ecosystems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110, BIOL 111, CHEM 101
Ecology and Evolution Area Requirement