Chemical Ecology

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Organisms emit, perceive, respond to chemical compounds; compounds play important roles in locating food, attract mates, associate with symbionts, deter enemies, and defend against pathogens; chemically mediated interactions among plants, animals, and microbes; functional and evolutionary basis for chemical signals and cues that elicit behavioral responses in organisms; analyzing compounds and behaviors; applications of chemical ecology for controlling pests or preventing disease. Prerequisites: Graduate classification.