Theoretical and Evolutionary Ecology

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Third-year standing; BIOL 2101; BIOL 2701; BIOL 2811 or permission of the Department This course explores how mathematical theory, natural history observation, and experimentation complement one another to improve our understanding of the natural world. It introduces techniques for reading and assessing mathematical models,and explores some central themes in evolutionary ecology, such as life history evolution, sex-ratio evolution, and kin selection. Topics vary from year to year. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)