This syllabus describes an ecology course offered at a medical school's department of basic sciences. The course is worth 3 credits and is required. It will be taught over 17 weeks starting in February 2011. The course aims to teach students about ecology concepts and the natural and cultural environment of their region, identifying environmental problems and solutions. It will address topics like regional resources and ecosystems, environmental issues like loss of biodiversity and pollution, and proposals for prevention and mitigation.