Details: MWF 8:00 - 9:50 a.m., Room 222 Owen Hall, 4 credits
T 10:00 – 11:50 a.m., Room 200 Owen Hall and beyond – lab
Instructor:
Dr. John P.
Loegering
Office: 204 Owen Hall
Phone: 281-281-8132
E-mail:
jloegeri@mail.crk.umn.edu
Webpage:
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~jloegeri/instruction/
Office Hours: MWF 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. or by appointment or anytime you can find me in Owen. Open door policy: if my door is open (even just a crack), I am available. If I am not available, contact me by email and telephone to leave a message.
Course Synopsis
Ecology is the study of the interactions between plants, animals, and the physical environment; structure and function of ecosystems; population dynamics, biotic communities; principles of biotic succession and ecosystem management.
Prerequisites
Biol 1009, Soil 1293 – You must take these first.
Texts
Smith, R. L., and T. M. Smith. 2000. Elements of Ecology. Fourth edition. Addison, Wesley Longman, Inc. San Francisco, California. 567pp.
Tester, John. 1995. Minnesota’s Natural Heritage. U. of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis. (optional, but very good)
Course Requirements, Policies, and Grading Standards – Go to my web page!
Read the Class Policies and Student Responsibilities pages -- Find Assignment #1 here.