Plant Population and Community Ecology (402-0-1)
Instructors
Amy Marie Iler
Meeting Info
Technological Institute M177: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
Community ecology investigates the dynamics of populations and how those scale up to affect the composition and dynamics of ecological communities. Readings, discussions, lectures, and activities will address the forms and drivers of population dynamics, how communities are organized, how they interact with their biotic and abiotic environments, how they are studied, and how they are influenced by anthropogenic impacts like climate change, invasive species, and habitat loss.
Teaching Method
Lectures, literature and text readings, discussions, and activities.
Evaluation Method
Two exams (including the Final Exam), class participation, quizzes, and a design an experiment assignment that includes a short presentation.