Ecology and the Environment

Explores interactions between the environment and organisms in the context of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Emphasizes basic ecological principles and processes intrinsic to understanding the world around us and in more advanced studies in the environmental sciences, including management-oriented disciplines. Major topics include adaptive strategies of organisms, population dynamics, species interactions, community structure and ecosystem function, biodiversity, biogeochemistry, productivity, human influences on ecosystems, and sustainable practices.

Current Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Critical evaluation and discussion of theory and research in ecology and evolutionary biology. Lectures by faculty and student-led discussions of topics in areas of current importance.