Biology 336 /336L - Advanced Ecology

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Colgate University

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R. Fuller This course emphasizes the quantitative aspects of ecology by exploring mathematical models of competition and predation, the use of diversity and community similarity indices, population regulation models, island biogeography, key factor analysis, food web analysis, and examining community and ecosystem level processes. In addition to textbook readings, students also read papers from primary literature on topics covered in class. The credit-bearing laboratory BIOL 336L must be taken concurrently with BIOL 336. The laboratory portion includes field trips to examine terrestrial and aquatic communities exposing students early in the semester to field methods; for the remainder of the semester, students design and conduct a small research project. A paper in scientific journal format and an oral presentation of the research project is required. Prerequisite: BIOL 211 or permission of instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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