| Course ID: | ECOL 8000. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Topics in Modern Ecology |
Course
Description: | Research topics in modern ecology presented by faculty of ecology, with emphasis on research grants and proposal writing. |
| Oasis Title: | TOPICS MOD ECOL |
| Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | This seminar is intended to help beginning doctoral students in
ecology review of some of the major ecological concepts.
Faculty and students will engage in weekly discussions to
explore the history and the current status of the foundations
of ecology. Students will lead discussions on selected papers
from the literature and become familiar with topics related to
their own research interests. Field trips are planned to
introduce students to each other and to some local and regional
habitats. Attendance at Friday Ecology Seminars will help
students connect ecological concepts with current research
presentations. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Impart knowledge of historical and contemporary
ecological literature.
2. Review major lines of ecological development, from past
to present.
3. Gain exposure to research concepts in ecological sub-
disciplines.
4. Begin the process of discussing your plans for your
doctoral research.
5. Acquire experience in written and oral scientific
communication.
6. Introduce faculty from the Institute of Ecology and
explore local and regional habitats. |