Ecology: Interactions in Ecosystems
Biology · JC 1 · Biological Systems and the Environment · Semester 2

Ecology: Interactions in Ecosystems

Students will be introduced to the principles of ecology, exploring the interactions between organisms and their environment.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Energy and Organisms - MS

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Students will be introduced to the principles of ecology, exploring the interactions between organisms and their environment.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
  2. Explain the concepts of habitat, niche, and population.
  3. Analyze how different levels of ecological organization are interconnected.

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