Natural Science 0217 - Experiments in Plant Ecology Laboratory

Experiments in Plant Ecology: The plant kingdom is vastly diverse, and this diversity structures ecosystem function and ecological interactions within communities. This laboratory component of the course will focus on hypothesis testing, designing and conducting of original ecological experiments. We will practice a range of ecology research methods including basic methods in data collection, soil analysis, quantifying biodiversity, animal behavior, forest ecology, and introductory data analysis. The ability to pose clear questions, state hypotheses, and design experiments to test these hypotheses is of fundamental importance for all learners, regardless of plans for a future career in science Keywords:botany, biology, research methods

Environments and Change The Course is DIV-II supported project Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Books: Title:How to do Ecology: a concise handbook Author:Karban, Huntzinger, and Pearse ISBN:9780691245751 Cost:27.95 Library Materials: How to do Ecology 3rd Edition. Karban, Huntzinger, and Pearse Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to all Creation. Olivia Judson