The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
Introduction to Ecology
Ketura, Israel
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Introduction to Ecology course provides a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles and processes. You'll explore relationships between organisms and their environments, learn about ecosystems, and examine biodiversity. This program aims to equip you with foundational knowledge essential for advanced studies in ecology and related fields.
Career Outcomes: After completing this course, you can pursue careers in environmental science, conservation, wildlife management, and research. Opportunities may include roles as environmental educators, ecologists, or conservation biologists.
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Introduction
This course teaches the basic terminology, principles, and ideas of ecology while also covering the history of the science, its evolution, and links to other sciences. Subsequent lectures will examine these ideas at different ecological scales: individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Human ecological issues will also be discussed where relevant within the framework of the course.