Plant-Animal Interactions (333-0-1)

Instructors

Gordon Parran Smith

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1441: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Plant-animal interactions (BIO SCI 333/PBC 410). This course will explore the ecology of plant-animal interactions. Through the survey of the scientific literature, we will investigate the consequences of mutualistic interactions (pollination and seed dispersal) and antagonistic interactions (herbivory and parasitism) for individual organisms, population dynamics, ecological communities, and entire ecosystems. Finally, we will learn how these various interactions are responding to global change, including habitat destruction and climate change.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: The former BIOL_SCI 330-0, BIOL_SCI 339-0, or ENVR_SCI 202-0.

Teaching Method

Lecture and discussion.

Evaluation Method

Quizzes, projects, presentations.

Class Materials (Required)

All reading materials will posted online

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 203-0, or BIOL_SCI 339-0, or BIOL_SCI 341, or BIOL_SCI 342-0, or ENVR_SCI 202-0 to register for this course.