Natural Science 0207 - Ecology

Fall
2018
1
4.00
Blair McLaughlin
01:00PM-02:20PM W;01:00PM-02:20PM F;01:00PM-03:50PM F
Hampshire College
327325
Cole Science Center 101;Cole Science Center 101;Cole Science Center 101
bcmNS@hampshire.edu
How do living things exist together? Ecology is the study of the relationships of living things to each other and their environment. With an emphasis on plants, this course will introduce students to population, community and landscape ecology, as well as explore broader socio-ecological perspectives, including conservation/restoration ecology, the effects of global change, ecological justice and political ecology. We will use a combination of primary scientific literature, popular science media, environmental literature, and textbook resources. Students will also begin to explore basic ecological study design and analysis in R programming language. We will explore local field sites and conduct in depth observation of a campus ecological community. Walking in variable terrain and weather will be required. This course has no prerequisites.
Physical and Biological Sciences Writing and Research Independent Work Quantitative Skills Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.