1100 E. 5th Street
Anderson, IN 46012-3462
Contact: Daniel Ippolito
Associate Professor of Biology
Tel # 317-649-9071
e-mail: ippolito@kirk.anderson.edu
Biol 2070 Human Ecology (4)
Role of biology and ecology in life of the average citizen, emphasizing
behavioral aspects and the role of the citizen as a consumer of the environment.
Biol 2170 Field Biology and Ecology (4)
Objective: The main goal of this course will be to expose students in a
qualitative way to some fundamental aspects of the major branches of modern
ecology (ecosystems ecology, population ecology, physiological ecology,
and human ecology). Laboratory activities will expose students to some basic
date analysis and field techniques.
Biol 3070 Ecology (4)
The lecture component of this course will focus heavily on population biology,
reproductive strategies, and species interactions such as competition, predation,
and symbiotic relationships. Fundamental ecological concepts (the niche,
species diversity, community structure, energy flow, succession, and nutrient
cycling) will be explored in some depth. Selected topics in physiological
ecology will be touched upon as time permits. Laboratory work will include
both field and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: Zoology and Botany,
Calculus, Statistics, and Genetics desirable but not required.
Biol 4650/5650 Ecology and Grand Canyon (4)
The students in this course will experience the interplay between the biotic
and abiotic factors in a Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Students will have opportunities
to first hand measure various aspects of the interrelated ecosystem. The
students will learn appropriate field sampling techniques for such a unique
ecosystem. Finally the students will encounter one of nature's most marvelous
treasures in the form of the Grand Canyon.
Posc 3300 Introduction to International Politics (4)
Introduction to basic concepts and principles of international politics.
Also examination of problems and international institutions dealing with
international stability, conflict, peaceful resolution of disputes and war.
Posc 3400 Comparative Political Systems (4)
Comparative analysis of political institutions and dynamics of major democratic
and totalitarian powers.
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