生態学の基礎(PEAK)

Class 1: Introduction to ecology, science and classification Class 2: Natural history and world biomes Class 3: Population ecology: the basics, dynamics, demography and life history evolution Class 4: Community ecology: biogeography and diversity Class 5: Ecosystem ecology: primary production and the flow of energy and nutrients Class 6: Evolution: ageing, origin of life Class 7: Evolution: natural selection and eco-evo dynamics Class 8: Phenotypic plasticity Class 9: Behavior: predators versus prey and resources competition Class 10: Behavior: sexual selection and conflict Class 11: Antarctic ecology: introduction Class 12: Antarctic ecology: marine and terrestrial Class 13: Antarctic ecology: conservation and management The schedule and the content of the lectures are subject to change.

Lecture, Discussion, and Observation

Participation: 30% In-class final exam: 70%

There may be opportunities to have several short field workshops or lab work on campus during the course. Students are encouraged to conduct simple field observations on their own between the lectures.