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Advanced Ecology

Course #: BIOL 638, Class #: 13304, Section #: 01

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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