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Academic Year 2003/2004
Plant-Animal Interactions
BIOL 316 SP
This course will explore the ecology and evolution of interactions between plants and animals, including mutualism (e.g. pollination, frugivory) and antagonism (e.g. herbivory, granivory), that are central to the
functioning
of ecosystems and the generation of biodiversity. The format will be seminar-style, involving reading, discussion, and student presentations of key papers on chosen topics.
MAJOR READINGS
The course will use the following book as a text: Herrera, C.M. and Pellmyr, O., editors. 2002. PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS: AN EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH. Blackwell. Other readings will be articles chosen by students from the
primary literature.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be no examinations. Each student will be assigned at least one oral presentation on a topic of interest. A bibliography of important information sources for the presentation topic is required. On weeks when he
or she is not presenting, each
student is responsible for writing a brief report (summary and questions) of the reading material.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
BIOL207
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Singer,Michael
- Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SHAN201
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)
- SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 7
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 4 FR: 0
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Speaking
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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