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BIOEE 1610
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to ecology, covering interactions between organisms and the environment at scales of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Ecological principles are used to explore ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TRPlant Science Building 233
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Howarth, R
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3 or 4 credits; 4-credit option involves writing component and a discussion section that meets twice per week. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.
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- RStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- RStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- RStimson Hall 206
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Howarth, R
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- RStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- RStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- RStimson Hall 206
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 106
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
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- FStimson Hall 105
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Howarth, R
BIOEE 1780
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Considers explanations for pattern of diversity and the apparent good fit of organisms to the environment. Topics include the diversity of life, the genetics and developmental basis of evolutionary change, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFKennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
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Searle, J
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4-5 credit class. Enrollment preference given to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. One field trip. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. 4 credits with 3 lectures & 1 discussion section per week; 5 credits with 3 lectures per week and a Writing in the Majors discussion section that meets twice per week. Limited to 15 students per section in 5 credit option; interested students complete application first day of class. Students enrolled in the Galapagos/Writing curriculum will travel to the Galapagos Islands over Spring Break.
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- TStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- TStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- TStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- TStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- TStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- WStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- WStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- WStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- WStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- RStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- RStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- RStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- RStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
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- RStimson Hall 316
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Searle, J
BIOEE 2526
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This on-campus and international field course combination provides participating students with a broad introduction to the research process in field ecology, with literature and hands-on examples drawn ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture and one field studies.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWCorson-Mudd A409
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
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Campagna, L
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BIOEE 2641
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Provides students with the opportunity to study birds intensively in a neotropical environment. Students learn observational and field techniques, formulate and participate in group research projects. view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture and one field studies.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TCorson-Mudd A409
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
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Dhondt, A
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Field trip to the Dominican Republic January 9-21, 2018. Students will travel January 8, 2018 and January 22, 2018.
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- TBA Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Jan 9 - Jan 21, 2018
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Dhondt, A
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Taught in the Dominican Republic. Students will travel January 8, 2018 and January 22, 2018.
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BIOEE 2740
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Introductory course in vertebrate organismal biology that explores the anatomy and function of vertebrates with an emphasis on trends in vertebrate evolution. Lectures cover topics such as the origin, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFWarren Hall 151
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Bemis, W
McGuire, B
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Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Course Fee: $25.
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- MStimson Hall 310
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Bemis, W
McGuire, B
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- TStimson Hall 310
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Bemis, W
McGuire, B
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- WStimson Hall 310
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Bemis, W
McGuire, B
BIOEE 3510
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Focuses on field methods used to study marine organisms and ecosystems in efforts to sustain them in the face of many environmental challenges. Introduces students to modern techniques of marine-ecosystems ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 3510
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TBA Waimea, HI
- Feb 21 - Mar 23, 2018
Instructors
Greene, C
Harvell, C
Additional Information
Taught in Waimea, Hawaii. Enrollment limited to: students enrolled in the Cornell Ocean Research Apprenticeship for Lynch Scholars Program. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Phoebe Dawkins (pdawkins711@gmail.com). Students will be traveling on February 20th and March 23rd.
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BIOEE 3690
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Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 3690, ENTOM 3690
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFCorson-Mudd A106
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Kessler, A
Raguso, R
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Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.
BIOEE 3780
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This course is an introduction to CT visualization for its applications in comparative biology of the vertebrates. Students will learn and practice the exploration of vertebrate anatomy with OSIRIX 3-D ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- WCorson-Mudd A409
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Winkler, D
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Recommended prerequisite: BIOEE 2740 or BIOSM 2740.
BIOEE 4460
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How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 4460, PLSCI 4460
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFCorson-Mudd A106
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Kessler, A
Pawlowska, T
Raguso, R
BIOEE 4461
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Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 4461, PLSCI 4461
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- RCorson-Mudd A409
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Kessler, A
Pawlowska, T
Raguso, R
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Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOEE 4460, BIONB 4460, or PLSCI 4460. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
BIOEE 4660
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Detailed survey of the physiological approaches used to understand the relationships between organisms (plants and animals) and their environment. Lectures explore physiological adaptation; limiting factors; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFCorson-Mudd A409
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Sparks, J
Vitousek, M
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Prereq: BIOEE 1610, BIOG 1440, BIOG 1445, BIOAP 3110 or permission of instructor. Letter grades only (S/U grades with permission of instructor).
BIOEE 4750
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Lectures cover various aspects of the biology of birds, including anatomy, physiology, systematics, evolution, behavior, ecology, and biogeography. Laboratory includes dissection of dead material, studies ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TRJohnson Ctr - Lab of O 101
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Winkler, D
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Limited to 35 students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required. Students should enroll in the course and then complete a questionnaire form available at E241 Corson Hall. Recommended: BIOEE 2740 or BIOSM 2740. Carpooling or taking the shuttle to the lab of Ornithology is necessary. Occasional field trips and special projects.
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- TRJohnson Ctr - Lab of O 184
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Winkler, D
BIOEE 4790
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Surveys the major groups of organisms and their evolutionary histories. Intended to fill out the biological backgrounds of Earth and atmospheric science students concerning the nature and significance ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: EAS 4790
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWFSnee Hall Geological Sci 2146
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Allmon, W
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Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses and either BIOEE 2740, BIOSM 3730, EAS 3010, or permission of instructor.
BIOEE 4920
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The research apprenticeship aims to teach students critical hands-on research skills and team-building in a closely mentored environment. This research apprenticeship in a field marine setting will be ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TBA Friday Harbor, WA
- Mar 26 - May 5, 2018
Instructors
Greene, C
Harvell, C
Additional Information
Taught at Friday Harbor, WA. Students will travel to Friday Harbor on March 25 and leave on May 4. Prerequisites: Intro Biology or Intro Oceanography, and permission of instructor. This course is part of an off campus program at Friday Harbor Marine Labs that provides field research experience for advanced students in marine biology. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Phoebe Dawkins (pdawkins711@gmail.com).
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BIOEE 4930
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The course will take advantage of the species diversity of marine invertebrates in the Salish Sea of the Pacific Northwest, the huge variation in easily accessible field habitats and the excellent ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TBA Friday Harbor, WA
- Mar 26 - May 5, 2018
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Harvell, C
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Taught at Friday Harbor, WA. Students will travel to Friday Harbor on March 25 and leave on May 4. Prerequisites: Intro Biology or Intro Oceanography, and permission of instructor. This course is part of an off campus program at Friday Harbor Marine Labs that provides field research experience for advanced students in marine biology. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Phoebe Dawkins (pdawkins711@gmail.com).
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BIOEE 4980
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Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Staff
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Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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BIOEE 6602
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Designed to give graduate students experience in defining questions and designing field investigations. The course is based at the Archbold Biological Station in central Florida over spring break and during ... view course details
BIOEE 6900
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Graduate-level discussion of the ecology, epidemiology, genetics, and evolution of infectious disease in animal and plant systems. Weekly discussion of research papers published in the primary scientific ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENTOM 6900
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOEE 7570
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Examines the role of space for individuals, populations and communities in ecology. Each weekly meeting will be a discussion based on journal articles and book chapters. General topics will be individual ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENTOM 7570
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOEE 7600
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Independent or group-intensive study of special topics of current interest. Content varies each semester. view course details
BIOEE 7640
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Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 7640, ENTOM 7640
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1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOEE 8990
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Thesis research conducted by an M.S. student in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology with advice and consultation of a major professor who is a member of the field. view course details
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1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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BIOEE 9990
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Dissertation research conducted by a Ph.D. student in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology with advice and consultation of a major professor who is a member of the field. view course details
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1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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