To learn more about the course, please refer to the latest course syllabus & laboratory syllabus:
Course Description
Ecology is the study of life on earth. In this course, we investigate natural phenomena at multiple scales, from the level of the individual organism to the global earth ecosystem. We also investigate interactions between humans and our environments. Students will explore the foundations of some of our most pressing environmental challenges and learn to develop actionable solutions. Laboratory activities introduce students to best practices in environmental measurements, data analysis, and scientific writing and communication.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain structures and dynamics of the environment at the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels.
- Critically evaluate interactions between humans and the environment.
- Apply the scientific method, including measurements and data-analysis techniques, to answer questions in ecology.
ENV 304L: Example Labs
Our temporary transition to online-only education in Spring 2020 necessitated a creative approach to field labs! The resulting web pages provide a great example of the types of exercises we conduct in the lab.
What students say about the course...
“Absolutely fantastic, creates the best lectures, interesting topics, makes sure you understand material and makes sure you feel welcome in the classroom. Knows how to relate w/students. Uses helpful videos to go back to when studying.”
"Always had an answer to every random, challenging question. Very helpful in terms of providing material on Moodle to help students prepare for exams. Use of videos really helped me understand course material within the lecture after talking about it.”
“She did very well and always had my attention. I never got bored in her class and felt like I learned something new every day.”
"Dr. Alldred is one of the best professors I've ever had, she's more than understanding and helpful to all her students and truly wants everyone to do well and pass."
"She is highly knowledgeable on every topic discussed and is highly approachable. Something very welcoming to someone that had never taken a level 300 class before."
“She was very good at making the subject interesting and fun to learn.”