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Ecology: PCB 3043
	Thomas Miller Florida State University
	PCB 3043 is an introduction to Ecology, the study of the natural environment and of the relations of organisms to each other and to their surroundings.
	Ricklefs, Robert and Gary Miller. Ecology. 4th Ed.
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	Detailed instructions on the operation of the Macintosh "Microcosm" program in addition to exams.
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General Ecology: Biology 307
	Dr. Larry Lockwood George Mason University
	Lecture Course
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	Extensive links related to general ecology on website

General Ecology: BIO 360
	Dr. Thomas R. Wentworth North Carolina State University
	Lecture Course
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	PowerPoint images and PDF-format lecture outlines
	On-line interactive quizzes with answer/score tally
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	An excellent website!

NR Ecology: RNGE221
	Robert Robberecht University of Idaho
	This is a lecture course on general ecology, emphasizing the basic principles of ecology. A complete online course in general ecology is also available.
	The Science of Ecology, 2nd Edition. R. Brewer (1994)
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Principles of Ecology: Biology 205
	Kerry S. Kilburn Old Dominion University
	Lecture Course
	Molles. Ecology: concepts and applications.
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	Word and PDF file formats available for download
	Quizzes and study guides available
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	Includes several sets of great links related to "Academic Success", virtual library database, and regional ecology.

General Ecology: ENVS 24
	Dr. Michael E. Loik University of California--Santa Cruz
	The goal of this course is to present the fundamental principles, and current topics, of ecological theory and practice.
	Stiling, P. Ecology: theories and applications. 3rd. ed. Saddle River, NJ.: Prentice Hall.
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	Problem Sets and exams available
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	Mid-term key available
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Principles of Ecology: EPOB 3020
	Eric Stone University of Colorado
	Explores principles relating to ecosystem structure and function, properties and interactions of populations, adaptations and environmental influences, and organization and development of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
	The E-Study Center for Ricklefs, Robert E. The Economy of Nature. 5th ed.
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	Power Point presentations available
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Principles of Ecology: Biology 310
	Dr. Bruce T. Milne University of New Mexico
	Lecture and Lab course designed to teach the general principles of ecology
	Molles, M. C., Jr. 1998. Ecology: concepts, case histories, and applications.
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Principles of Ecology: PCB 3043
	Dr. Gordon A. Fox University of South Florida
	Lecture and Laboratory Course
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	PDF-format lecture notes and review material for exams available
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Ecology: BIOL 2084
	R. Jones Virginia Tech
	Lecture Course
	Textbook Website and Support: Includes multiple choice practice questions, web links, text figures and research questions.
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	Exams and practice questions available
	Extensive notes and associated figures available.
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	Very resource-rich and well-organized site

General Ecology w/Lab: BIO 312/313
	Mike Delong Winona State University
	This is a required lecture and lab course for all undergraduate biology majors at WSU.
	Krohne. 1998. General ecology. Wadsworth.
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General Ecology
	Jack Edmiston Quincy University
	Undergraduate course designed to help students understand and articulate the relationships between the principles of ecology and their significance for human environmental decision making
	Smith. 1996. Ecology and field biology.
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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: BIO 304
	Helene Engler University of Texas-Austin
	BIO 304 provides an introduction to concepts in ecology and evolution.
	Purves, et al. Life: science of biology. 5th ed.
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	.pdf files of lectures available
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Ecology: BIO 326
	Eric Stone University of Colorado
	Introduction to ecological principles, including the distribution and abundance of organisms, population dynamics, community organization, energy flow, and nutrient cycling.
	Ricklefs. 1997. The economy of nature.
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	Well-developed set of lecture notes (includes pictures)

Introduction to Ecology: BIO 301
	Bruce W. Grant Widener University
	Lecture and Lab Course for junior/senior biology and environmental science majors and minors
	Stiling. 1999. Ecology: theories and applications. 3rd ed.
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	Contains links to abstracts of student research projects and sample exams
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General Ecology: Bio 380
	John Kasmer mailto:j-kasmer@neiu.edu Northeastern Illinois University
	Junior undergraduate lecture and lab course
	Krebs. 1996. Ecology: the experimental analysis of distribution and abundance. 4th ed. Meir. 1996. EcoBeaker 1.0: an ecological simulation program Pechenik. 1997. A short guide to writing about
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	Exams, laboratory exercises, data and reading lists available
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	An excellent website!

General Ecology Lecture: Biology 315
	David Kesler Rhodes College
	Undergraduate Lecture and Lab Course
	Ricklefs. 1997. The Economy of Nature.
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Ecology: BIO/GES 344
	Ken Klemow Wilkes University
	Undergraduate Lecture Course
	Smith. 1996. Ecology.
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	Links to on-line ecology articles and websites available

Principles of Ecology: Biology 310
	Bruce T. Milne Andrew Kerkhoff University of New Mexico
	Undergraduate Lecture and Lab Course
	Molles. 1998. Ecology: concepts and applications.
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General Ecology: 217
	Randy Mitchell University of Akron
	Lecture Course intended to familiarize biology majors with the concepts of modern biology.
	Molles. 1999. Ecology: concepts and applications. WCB.
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	Multi-media lectures available for download (PowerPoint format)
	Assignments and exams available
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Ecology: Bio 405
	Larry Spencer Plymouth State College
	Undergraduate major lecture and laboratory course
	Begon et al. 1996. Ecology: individuals, populations and communities. Sutton et al. 1992. Northern Forest .
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	Exams and assignments available
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	Site contains a large cemetery data set

Ecology: BIO 316
	Steve Sumithran Eastern Kentucky University
	Undergraduate Lecture and Lab Course
	Smith. Ecology and field biology.
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	Study guides and cemetery data available
	Lecture outlines available
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Ecology: BIO 370
	Dan Udovic University of Oregon
	This undergraduate lecture course is designed to present a clear picture of the kinds of questions that ecologists study, the methods they use to study these questions, and why these questions are important from both the basic and applied perspective
	Molles. 1998. Ecology: concepts and applications.
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	Quizzes available
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Principles of Ecology: BIO 229
	Paul Weihe Central College, Iowa
	Lecture/ lab course is for undergraduate majors in biology and environmental science
	Smith. Ecology and field biology.
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	This site contains excel shell files for population and community ecology simulations
	Laboratory exercises provided
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Principles of Ecology
	Marianna Wood Bloomsburg University – Bloomsburg, PA
	Undergraduate lecture and lab course
	Gotelli. 1998. A primer of ecology. 2nd ed.
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	Exams and assignments and problem sets available
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	An excellent website!

Ecology: NS 207
	Charlene D'Avanzo Hampshire College
	Introduction to Ecology with emphasis on student-active learning
	- Molles. Ecology: concepts and applications. - various papers
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General Ecology
	J.C. Voltolini Universidade de Taubate
	This is a basic ecology course for second year biology students which involves field trips and a short term project
	-Begon, M., J.L. Harper, and C.R. Townsend. 1996. Ecology: individuals, populations and communities. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science. -Krebs, C.J. 2001. Ecology: the experimental analysis of distribution and abundance. 5th ed. NY: Harper Collins College Publishers. -Ricklefs, R.E. 1997. A economia da natureza. 3rd ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan. -Stilling, P.D. 1999. Ecology: theories and applications. 3rd ed.Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall International.
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	This website is in Portuguese.