BIOE 145Plant Ecology
An exploration of the ecology of plant form, function, distribution, abundance, and diversity. Topics include plant adaptation to environmental conditions, reproductive ecology, life history, population dynamics, competition, herbivory, disease, community assembly, ecosystem responses to global change, plant conservation, and restoration. Lecture with discussions of original papers and independent field projects. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOE 245.
Prerequisite(s): Either [BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C], or ENVS 100; and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. BIOE 107 is recommended. Enrollment restricted to Ecology and Evolution, Plant Sciences, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Studies/Biology combined majors during first pass enrollment.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section. Enrollment is restricted to Ecology and Evolution, Plant Sciences, and ENVS majors during first pass enrollment.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 4:25pm–6:00pm | CoastBio 110 | I. M. Parker | Open 35/45 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 10:25am–12:00pm | Ocean Health 118 | I. M. Parker, E. J. Allen | Open 44/45 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid Parker | 4.0 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 90% | 48 |
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