Plant Population and Community Ecology (402-0-1)

Instructors

Amy Iler

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L150: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

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, and a design an experiment assignment that includes a short presentation (grad students only).  The midterm exam has the option to correct mistakes to earn back a proportion of points, and the final exam is a group take-home exam. 

Class Materials (Required)

Community Ecology by Gary Mittelbach and Brian McGill (2nd ed) ISBN: 9780198835868

A Primer of Ecology by Nicholas Gotelli ISBN: 9780878932702

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required