Natural Sciences 191CNS2 - FYS - "Pop" in Population Eco

Population ecology, the foundation upon which broader topics in ecology are built, informs our interpretation of the social and ecological world. In this discussion-based seminar, explore popular (and quirky) examples of population ecology and the stories behind them. We will evaluate case studies in population ecology to better understand invasive species, environmental conservation efforts, our rapid human population growth, and more. Observation, analysis, logic, inference, and curiosity are all central to scientific inquiry. We will draw on all of these skills as we work through a semester of ecological exploration.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.