Molles ecology concepts and applications 5th edition

Molles, Ecology: Concepts and Applications, 5th Canadian Edition uniquely engages and prepares students to understand key ecological principles and concepts through careful organization, clear and relevant Canadian and global examples, and a conceptu… Read More. Add to Wish List. Purchase Options Request Review Access. Request More Info. Table of contents. Molles, Ecology: Concepts and Applications , 5th Canadian Edition uniquely engages and prepares students to understand key ecological principles and concepts through careful organization, clear and relevant Canadian and global examples, and a conceptual approach to the young science of ecology.

Written for students who are taking their first undergraduate course in ecology, Molles 5th Canadian Edition has organized each chapter around two to six major concepts, presenting the student with a manageable and meaningful synthesis of the subject. Each concept is accompanied by case studies and research results reinforcing central concepts that are discussed.

Through this approach students are introduced to the research methods used in the various areas of ecology, with a strong focus on a scientific approach to understanding ecological principles. Examples have been limited to one or two and narratives have been simplified in many sections to ensure that the content and concepts are more accessible to students. Including a new section on water and air pollution, hydrofracking, and more. The writing style is accessible, streamlined and humourous.

Natural history and evolution are the foundations of ecology, so concepts from these disciplines run throughout the entire text. Divided into 6 sections the text begins with the natural history of the planet, then covers the sub-disciplines of ecology in the subsequent sections and the concluding chapter ends with another perspective of the entire planet. Where possible, these examples highlight species that students would be familiar with in Canada along with research conducted at Canadian universities.

Ecology in Action boxes highlight how ecological principles are being used in real-world situations both in Canada and around the world. These boxes emphasize that ecology is not an abstract science but is central to solving real issues of societal concern. The Ecological Tools and Approaches boxes help students understand that science is a process, not simply a list of facts.

These boxes highlight a method, or a conceptual approach to understanding, where researchers are featured addressing questions relevant to the concepts presented in the chapter.

These examples are varied, including sampling designs, game theory, stable isotopes, and many others. Review questions are designed to help students think more deeply about each concept and reflect on alternative views.

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After completing your transaction, you can access your course using the section url supplied by your instructor. Skip to main content x Sign In. An evolutionary perspective forms the foundation of the entire discussion. The book begins with the natural history of the planet, considers portions of the whole in the middle chapters, and ends with another perspective of the entire planet in the concluding chapter.

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