BI 486 Methods in Community Ecology Lab (Fall: 3)
Prerequisite:
BI 201, BI 204 and a statistics course (can be concurrent)
Satisfies the advanced experience requirement for the Biology major. Lab
Fee Required.
This laboratory introduces students to original research in community ecology.
Students will learn ecological experimental design and the application
of statistical analysis in community ecology. Specific topics will focus
on multi-trophic interactions. Research will include the use of the scientific
literature, online databases and the generation of publication quality data.
Students will be expected to generate a poster presentation on their work
and be able to discuss their research with peers. This course is recommended
for students who are interested in pursuing advanced research.
Colleen Hitchcock
Last Updated: 21-MAR-13