This seminar is designed to keep graduate students abreast of 
advanced topics in plant population biology. Students will be 
expected to develop the ability to read, interpret, and 
critique primary and review literature in the field. Students 
will be encouraged to develop their abilities to express 
opinions and ideas in a discussion format as well as to further 
develop their abilities to give formal presentations on 
advanced research topics.

SYLLABUS
Topics in plant population biology will vary among course offerings and instructors.

The format of the seminars may also vary.  Generally two formats are used: 
(1)  All students will read papers from the primary literature in plant
population biology.  One of more students will be designated as discussion leaders 
but all students will be expected to contribute to the discussions;  (2)  Students
will choose some aspect of the seminar topic and will give a presentation to the
other seminar participants.

The seminar is normally schedules for one 1 hour session per week.

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the
class by the instructor may be necessary.

All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."  
Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before
performing any academic work.