Ecological Theory and Modeling
Explore concepts and methods of modeling ecological systems including populations, communities and ecosystems. Focus on the methodology and utility of ecological theory and modeling. Examine the basic techniques and classic insights derived from differential equation, statistical, and individual based models. Learn how to interpret and evaluate models in the literature. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 382K ( Topic 7), Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 382K (Topic 7), Plant Biology 382K (Topic 7).
Prerequisites & course information
Explore concepts and methods of modeling ecological systems including populations, communities and ecosystems. Focus on the methodology and utility of ecological theory and modeling. Examine the basic techniques and classic insights derived from differential equation, statistical, and individual based models. Learn how to interpret and evaluate models in the literature. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 382K ( Topic 7), Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 382K (Topic 7), Plant Biology 382K (Topic 7).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027