BIOL 738 - Plant and Animal Interactions

Institution:

Wichita State University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

BIOL 738. Plant and Animal Interactions Develops and expands basic ecological and evolutionary concepts presented in earlier biology courses including natural selection, coevolution, population growth, and factors structuring ecological communities. Applies these concepts to the study of herbivory, pollination by animals, and seed dispersal by animals. Designed to improve students¿ abilities to read current primary scientific literature critically with particular emphasis on identifying and evaluating evidence for hypotheses in ecology and evolutionary biology. Introduces the peer review process and hones students¿ scientific writing skills. Students write a mini-review article of a current hypothesis in the field of plant-animal interaction. An oral presentation based on the findings of the mini-review are also required. Prerequisites: BIOL 418 or equivalent general ecology course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wichita.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 978-3456

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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