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Advanced Ecology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Tu 1p.m. – 3:30p.m.
W03-0022 Biology Conference Ro 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Tu 1p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Location
W03-0022 Biology Conference Ro
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

Concepts of population and community ecology. Topics covered may include population dynamics, life history strategies, theory of r- and K-selection, competition, predation, community organization, and species diversity. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between theoretical and empirical ecology. A weekly tutorial provides the opportunity for greater discussion of material covered in lecture. Emphasis changes from year to year.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Biological sciences or permission.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details