- BIOL 303 : Ecology
- This sophomore
core sequence lecture/lab course covers
basic ecological concepts in the
context of evolution and behavior. Emphasis
is on conceptual understanding and includes
themes such as evolution, ecological scale,
population growth, species interactions,
community ecology, succession, ecosystems,
nutrient cycling and he application of these
concepts to conservation and sustainable
use. (SYLLABUS)
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BIOL 765: Data Analysis
- This is an introductory course (Tier I
core) primarily
for graduate students who have had little or
no exposure to statistics. The
emphasis is on experimental design,
interpretation and the practical use of
statistics as a means to explore data and
communicate results of biological
experiments. We primarily explore univariate
models such as t-tests, ANOVA, regression,
ANCOVA and contingency tables. Students are
exposed to basic nonparametric statistics
and resampling approaches. Much of the
course involves working with real data in
class and in problem set assignments. (SYLLABUS)
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BIOL 729: Advanced Topics in
Ecology
- This course is an in-depth treatment of
major ecological concepts for graduate
students and advanced undergraduates.
Each week, a theme is explored historically
through lecture followed by the
discussion of a series of contemporary
articles that extend historical efforts
using new approaches and techniques. The
goal is to obtain a deeper appreciation for
theory and concepts, and to develop the
student's ability to test predictions so
that results can be used to extend theory.
Students are required to lead discussions
and produce a final paper. (SYLLABUS)
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BIOL 985: EEB Discussion Group
- This class is offered periodically and
meets once per week for one hour to discuss
papers from the recent literature. Each
quarter has a central theme and discussion
papers will be chosen by students with the
approval of the instructor. Grading will be
pass/fail and will be based on attendance,
participation and effective leadership of
discussions. Other students and
faculty, including those from outside
departments, are encouraged to participate
in discussions. Past offerings have included
topical themes such as island biogeography
and behavior genetics (SYLLABUS)
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