Course Description
Seminar on current research topics in plant population biology.
Athena Title
Plant Population Biology Sem
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
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.
Topical Outline
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.