EEB 313: Behavioral Ecology
Course Description
How does a swarm of honeybees collectively decide on a new site for their hive? When a mother mouse protects her young, are her behaviors genetically determined? Why do ravens share food with each other? This course is an introduction to behavioral ecology, which asks why animals act the way they do, how their behaviors have been shaped by natural selection, and how these behaviors influence their surroundings. We first discuss behaviors at the individual level, then move to reproductive behaviors. The final section of the course focuses on social evolution, the origins of cooperation, and human behavioral ecology. Average course rating over 8 years = 4.7/5.
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EEB 507: Recent Research in Population Biology
Course Description
Systematic reviews of recent literature in areas of ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. The general survey of literature is supplemented with detailed discussion of selected research papers of unusual importance and significance. (This is a core graduate course.)
Systematic reviews of recent literature in areas of ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. The general survey of literature is supplemented with detailed discussion of selected research papers of unusual importance and significance. (This is a core graduate course.)
EEB 504: Fundamental Concepts in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Course Description
An advanced foundation in ecology and evolution, focusing on foundational papers. Topics include dynamics and structure of populations, communities and ecosystems, and conservation biology. (This is a core graduate course.)
An advanced foundation in ecology and evolution, focusing on foundational papers. Topics include dynamics and structure of populations, communities and ecosystems, and conservation biology. (This is a core graduate course.)