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ECOLOGY 1: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY By the end of this lecture you should be able to: Differentiate among and provide examples of the different areas of study in ecology. Generate a concept map based on the different levels of study in ecology. Text References: Chapter 50 Introduction to Ecology

How do organisms interact with each other and their physical environment?

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Areas of Study in Ecology

Douglas squirrel Tamiasciurus douglasii

Eastern grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis

Organismal ecology:

Population ecology:

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Community ecology: How do species interact in a particular environment and what are the consequences of their interactions?

e.g., number of Douglas squirrels and Eastern Gray squirrels in GVRD shelters

Ecosystem:

Biome: Biosphere:

Conservation biology:

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Concept mapping: integration of information at different levels - identify key ideas or concepts - arrange these ideas in a way that makes sense to you - based on similarities or differences can make different concept maps from the same material - describe or define each concept and enclose it in a bubble or circle - connect the concept bubbles with arrows - label the arrow with a phrase that describes the relationship The PROCESS of constructing a concept map should help you get the BIG PICTURE. Exercise: concept map:

Research project

Assignment 1 Beaches Questions to consider: 1. What different disciplines study human ecology?