Advanced Topics in Ecology & Evolution

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This graduate-level course offers an advanced and integrative exploration of organismal biology by synthesizing key concepts from ecosystem ecology, physiological ecology, animal behavior, and evolutionary biology. Designed for students with a strong foundation in biological sciences, this course delves into the complex interactions between organisms and their environments, emphasizing the mechanistic and evolutionary underpinnings of ecological and behavioral patterns. Course Objectives 1. Synthesize major concepts in integrative organismal biology, including ecosystem ecology, physiology, behavior and evolution. 2. Criticallyevaluateprimaryresearchandapplyadvancedtheoreticalframeworksto biological problems. 3. Evaluatetheroleofevolutionaryprocessesinshapingecologicaldynamicsand organismal traits. 4. Communicate complex biological concepts effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.