BIOL 451 - Advanced Ecology and Evolution

Students will read and analyze scientific papers to deepen their understanding of core topics in ecology and evolution and how they are related. These topics include the ecological niche, plasticity, competition, community ecology, and climate change. Topics are explored through in-class discussions, written reports, and oral presentations. Students will also improve their proficiency at understanding primary literature and identifying key elements such as research questions, hypotheses, experimental design, and main results.