PCB3044 - Principles of Ecology
Course: PCB3044 (Principles of Ecology) in PCB department at University of Central Florida.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: third-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 4 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 4 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 21 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 2 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the PCB curriculum at University of Central Florida, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by PCB3044
- BSC3453C - Biological Research Methods and Experimental Design
- BSC4312C - Advanced Marine Biology
- PCB3354 - Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- PCB4301C - Wetland Ecology & Biogeochemistry
- BSC4330 - Invasion Biology
- ZOO4513 - Animal Behavior
- BSC3052 - Conservation Biology
- BSC4422L - Biology Laboratory Techniques
- PCB4462 - GIS for Biologists and Ecologists
- PCB4722 - Comparative Animal Nutrition
- ZOO4205C - Invertebrate Biodiversity
- ZOO4310C - Vertebrate Evolution & Ecology
- ZOO4462C - Herpetology
- PAZ4234 - Zoo and Aquarium Management
- BSC4821 - Biogeography
- PCB3044L - Principles of Ecology Laboratory
- PCB3343L - Principles of Field Ecology
- PCB4353 - Florida Ecology, Natural History and Conservation
- PCB4402 - Disease Ecology & Ecoimmunology
- PCB4408 - Urban Ecology
- PCB4802 - Comparative Endocrinology
Academic Planning at University of Central Florida
Students planning PCB3044 at University of Central Florida should complete 4 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 4-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing PCB3044 enables enrollment in 21 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the PCB program.
This third-year course at University of Central Florida integrates into structured degree pathways for PCB programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.