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infoWhy this? We study populations in ecosystems because understanding how organisms of the same species interact with each other and with their abiotic and biotic environment is essential for explaining distribution, abundance, competition, predation and the impact of human activities on habitats and biodiversity.

scheduleWhy now? We study populations in ecosystems now because, after learning about photosynthesis, energy transfer and adaptations, you are ready to see how these ideas play out at the level of whole populations and communities, and to apply mathematical and investigative skills to real ecological data.