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| Course ID: | ECOL 4010/6010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Ecosystem Ecology | Course
Description: | Ecosystem structure and function with emphasis on energetic and biogeochemical processes in natural and managed ecosystems, from local to global scales. | | Oasis Title: | Ecosystem Ecology | | Prerequisite: | (ECOL 3500-3500L or ECOL 3505H-3505L) and MATH 2250 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | Course Objectives: | This course provides students with an understanding of concepts
in ecosystem ecology, including ecosystem components, processes,
and controlling factors. Reading the primary literature and an
interdisciplinary research proposal will foster analytical
thinking and promote an understanding of emerging issues in
ecosystem ecology. | | Topical Outline: | Introduction to Course
Ecosystem Concept
Introduction to Emerging Issues
Global Climate System
Soils and Geology
Water and Energy
The C Cycle: C Inputs
The C Cycle: Plant C Budgets
The C Cycle: Decomposition
The C Cycle: NEP
The Nitrogen Cycle
The Phosphorus Cycle
Nutrient Limitation
Trophic Dynamics
Biodiversity-Ecosystem Function
Disease
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Plant-Soil Relationships
Ecosystem Dynamics
Changes in the Earth System
Managing and Sustaining Ecosystems | |
| Course ID: | ECOL 4010L/6010L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. |
| Course Title: | Ecosystem Ecology Lab |
Course
Description: | Students will learn research methods in ecosystem ecology, including field sampling techniques and big data analysis. Students will develop analytical, written, and oral communication skills through laboratory activities. |
| Oasis Title: | Ecosystem Ecology Lab |
| Prerequisite: | (ECOL 3500 and ECOL 3500L) or (ECOL 3505H and ECOL 3505L) |
| Corequisite: | ECOL 4010/6010 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | This course provides students with an understanding of ecosystem structure and function, emphasizing energetic and biogeochemical processes in natural and managed ecosystems, from local to global scales. The lab will train students in data collection methods, analysis of big ecological data, and a synthetic research project. Lab time will be used to provide training in field sampling, data analysis, and presentation of results. |
| Topical Outline: | Introduction to the lab
Basics of using R for data manipulation and analysis
Data collection in the field
Introduction to big ecological data
Developing hypotheses for testing with big data and small data
Data manipulation and analysis in R
Synthesis of findings in a written and oral presentation |
Syllabus: No Syllabus Available
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