The goal of this course is to provide students with a quantitative survey of zooplankton ecology, including population dynamics, nutrition, behavior, trophic interactions, and bio-physical interactions. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of zooplankton dynamics from actual zooplankton data and in class discussions of peer-reviewed papers. Grading will be based on a combination of homework problem sets, a written proposal, and class participation in discussions.
Students will be expected to lead at least one discussion on peer-reviewed papers relevant to one of the course topics. Selection of papers will be done in conjunction with the instructors. Problem sets will require analysis of actual data and numerical models using various computer software packages, and instruction will be given in class for these programs and data sets. Final proposal will be based on NSF guidelines and include proposed budgets, references, project summary, and online submission via the MOODLE Courseware Server.
Students will be expected to lead at least one discussion on peer-reviewed papers relevant to one of the course topics. Selection of papers will be done in conjunction with the instructors. Problem sets will require analysis of actual data and numerical models using various computer software packages, and instruction will be given in class for these programs and data sets. Final proposal will be based on NSF guidelines and include proposed budgets, references, project summary, and online submission via the MOODLE Courseware Server.
- Teacher: James Pierson