Ecology II: Ecosystem Dynamics and Population Ecology
Introduction to Ecosystem Dynamics
Ecosystem dynamics involve the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment. These interactions include the flow of energy and the cycling of nutrients within an ecosystem.
Population Ecology
Population ecology focuses on the study of populations within an ecosystem, including population size, density, distribution, and factors that affect population growth and decline.
Key Concepts to Study
- Energy flow in ecosystems
- Nutrient cycling
- Population growth models
- Population size, density, and distribution
- Population dynamics and regulation
- Community ecology
Study Tips
- Understand the concepts of energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
- Review the different population growth models, such as exponential and logistic growth.
- Practice analyzing population data and interpreting population growth patterns.
- Explore the interactions between different species within a community and how they influence population dynamics.
- Use diagrams and visual aids to help you visualize ecosystem dynamics and population ecology concepts.
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LIFE SCIENCE (NGSS)
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Use mathematical representations to support claims for the cycling of matter and flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem.
Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.