Biology 125 An illustration of a microscope and cell.
Ecology
  • Course ID: BIO 342
  • Subject: Biological Sciences

Complete Ecology with this Online Ecology Course

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment, their ecosystem, community and populations. The course examines the flow of energy and matter through, within, and between ecosystems.  We will map the cycles of populations as they interact with each other and the changing climate. Ecology is the foundational cornerstone of study for understanding the environment and no system in ecology can be examined without comprehensively reviewing interactions with other systems. 

Note: Our Ecology course is a great addition to degree programs that are already underway.  If you are interested in starting a degree program at Doane, please visit our website at www.doane.edu.

Course Includes

  • illustration of a person talking. Lectures
  • illustration of a beaker. Labs
Labs fall into three categories: at-home labs, laboratory kits and virtual labs. At-home labs use commonly found household items or things that can easily be purchased and come with a set of instructions on how to complete the lab. Laboratory kits are used in this course and are very similar to at home-labs - items and directions required to complete the lab are sent directly to you via the purchase of a lab kit. Virtual labs are also used in this course and use designed simulations which walk you through any experiment and will ask you lab-related questions. Hands-on labs may require a video of you performing the lab and/or a completed lab report.

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How This Course Works

Complete labs virtually or in your own home.

Need help or have questions? In addition to instructor access, every student receives support from an advisor.

Courses are completely online: lectures, discussion boards, and even group projects.

You'll be able to view course materials at the start of term.

Once courses begin, assignments are due each week.

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