Biodiversity Informatics

Catalog description

This course will provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to access, manage, analyze, and utilize biodiversity data for scientific research and conservation efforts. The course covers a comprehensive understanding of diverse biodiversity data sources and introduces a range of analytical, statistical, and computational tools essential for biodiversity data analysis. Prereq: 3410, or 3310.01, or 3310.02; or permission of instructor. 5410 Aquatic Ecosystems - Ocean Ecology U G 1½ Diversity and distribution of marine organisms; population dynamics, productivity, and structure of marine ecosystems; human impact on ocean resources. Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 505. 5420 Aquatic Ecosystems - Ecology of Inland Waters U G 1½ - 4 A study of the physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing the biological productivity of inland waters, and of techniques and equipment used in evaluating them. Also available summer session at Stone Lab. Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 647 and 655.