Course Description

Advanced theory in population and community ecology, focusing on population dynamics and species interactions, and including density dependence, projection matrices, foraging theory, predator-prey dynamics, competition, and coexistence. Emphases are placed on mathematical and graphical models, and critical evaluation of the primary literature. Format include lectures, discussion, and student-led presentations.

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Athena Title

Population Ecology

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Prerequisite

ECOL 3500 or ECOL 3505H or permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course, the student will be able to interpret and analyze mathematical models of population dynamics.
• By the end of the course, the student will be able to translate and compare among verbal, graphical and mathematical representations of ecological phenomena.
• By the end of the course, the students will be able to lead discussions and give presentations that critically evaluate the primary literature, cogently summarize scientific results, and reveal novel insights from an analysis of the literature.

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Topical Outline

• Population growth and regulation
• Structured population dynamics
• Species interactions
• Food webs, indirect effects and higher order interactions

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Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Osenberg, Craig   Osenberg, Craig Tu/Th 935-1135

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Osenberg, Craig

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