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Advanced Ecology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R 3 $2722 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2722 (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.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 12

Status

Open

Instructor

Mayra Cadorin Vidal

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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