BIO3141: Ecology & Animal Behavior

Ecology is the scientific study of interactions between living organisms and their environment. Ecology allows understanding how these interactions determine the distribution and abundance of living organisms. This module introduces students to abiotic and biotic interactions, environmental problems and their solutions. It includes the structure of natural ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population and community dynamics, animal behavior, pollution, conservation of natural resources with a special focus Rwandan terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and strategies of teaching and learning Ecology and Animal Behavior.