Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Causes and ecological consequences of anthropogenic environmental change. Topics include: ecological consequences of human modification of the earth, sea and air; biotic responses to environmental change; and sustaining future ecosystems functions. CA 3.

The biological bases of human diversity from genetic and evolutionary perspectives. Topics include the genetic basis for human variation and race; adaptations of human populations; the role of genes and environments in producing human variability; cultural evolution; origin and spread of "modern" humans. CA 3. CA 4-INT

Patterns of biodiversity and extinction; causes of extinction and population declines; ecological restoration; conservation planning; protection of ecosystem services; implementing conservation actions; conservation economics; conservation law; effects of global change. CA 3.

Evolutionary history and diversity of vertebrates with emphasis on classification, fossil history, feeding, locomotion, physiological ecology, reproduction, defense, and social behavior.

The central role that plants play in human life and how they influence, shape, and control both our lives and the rapidly changing world. The role of plants in environmental, social, and political issues such as climate change; biodiversity; food quantity, quality, and security; human health and disease; and environmental quality and sustainability. CA 3.

Fundamental ecological dynamics of communities, populations, and ecosystems, including how humans impact the health and well-being of the natural world, the concept of ecosystem services, and the synergy between conservation of the biota and sustainability. Emphasis in discussion sections is on reading primary literature, problem-solving, scientific method, and sampling techniques.

Fundamental ecological dynamics of communities, populations, and ecosystems, including how humans impact the health and well-being of the natural world, the concept of ecosystem services, and the synergy between conservation of the biota and sustainability. Emphasis in discussion sections is on reading primary literature, problem-solving, scientific method, and sampling techniques.

Introduction to evolutionary mechanisms, biogeography, and the history of major groups of plants and animals.

Introduction to evolutionary mechanisms, biogeography, and the history of major groups of plants and animals. Requires major writing assignment.

Exploration of the distinct physiological processes of plants that underlie their capacity to grow, develop, and sense and respond to the environment. Topics include photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake, long distance transport, signals and signal transduction, growth and development, and environmental interactions (biotic and abiotic), including climate change. CA 3.

Engagement with primary research literature in ecology and evolutionary biology, and development of written communication skills through writing, editing, revising, and peer feedback.

Engagement with primary research literature in evolutionary medicine and disease ecology, and development of written communication skills through writing, editing, revising, and peer feedback.

Engagement with primary research literature in conservation and climate change biology, and development of written communication skills through writing, editing, revising, and peer feedback.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Critical engagement with primary research literature in evolutionary biology through written communication; skills in editing, revising, and peer feedback.

(Also offered as PSYC 3201.) Principles of animal behavior derived from a review of descriptive and analytic studies in laboratory and field. Sometimes offered in multimedia format.

Analysis of diversity in plant form; principles of plant construction and development.

Readings and discussions of current issues in environmental science, emphasizing linkages between earth, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere. Topics include climate change; watershed changes; alternative energy; population growth; endangered biodiversity; genetically-engineered organisms; deforestation/restoration; risk assessment; tradeoffs; problem-solving; alternative futures. Includes attendance at departmental seminar and field trips. CA 3.

Evolution of morphological and genomic traits marking the conquest of land, the diversification of land plants, and the significance of plants in the evolution of life on earth, global climates and human civilizations. Laboratory session includes study of morphological and anatomical characters of extant and fossil plants, phylogenetic inference from morphological and molecular characters, and discussion of primary literature.

Introduction to morphological, ultrastructural, and molecular characters used for inferring evolutionary relationships of green plants, from green algae to flowering plants, with emphasis on evolutionary changes involved in the transition from aquatic to terrestial habitats. Major writing assignment required.

(Also offered as MARN 3014.) The study of the kinds and distributions of marine organisms. Particular attention is paid to biotic features of the oceans, organism-habitat and relationships and general ecological concepts influencing marine populations and communities. Field trips are required.

Diversity, evolution, ecology, development and taxonomy of the bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts) and lichen-forming fungi.

Critical engagement with primary research literature in ecology through written communication; skills in editing, revising and peer feedback.

Introduction to evolutionary concepts and hypotheses related to disease and human health, and applications of evolutionary thinking in drug discovery, vaccine design, and development of treatment plans for various diseases.

Laboratory and field-oriented study of major groups of algae, emphasizing structure, function, evolution, systematics, and ecology.

Diversity, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Laboratories cover anatomy, systematics, and distribution of major groups of mammals. Field trips required.

Plants and animals used by people; origin, history, biology, distribution, and role in development of civilizations.

Plants used for medicine: their origin, history, biology, distribution, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and role in the development of civilizations.

Introduction to local parasites, their evolution, identification, and common methods used for collection and preservation. Adaptations and evolutionary trends seen in various parasitic groups and how they affect their hosts. Laboratories, collection outings, and field trips required.

Physiological ecology, reproductive biology, behavior, and community ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratories cover evolution, systematics, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles of the world. Field trips required.

Field-intensive study of diversity, ecology, physiology, behavior, adaptation and identification of the amphibians and reptiles of the region; herpetofaunal research methods. Field trips required.

Introduction to animal behavior, focusing on observational methods, collecting techniques, and analysis of behavioral data. Topics include foraging theory, territoriality, navigation, social behavior, communication, mating systems and sexual selection. Field trips required.

Classification, identification, economic importance, evolution and nomenclature of flowering plants. Laboratory compares vegetative and reproductive characters of major families.

Anatomy, development, functional morphology, and evolution of living vertebrate animals.

The complex relationships between plants and their environment, with a focus on the unique physiological processes of plants that underlie their ecology. The impact of human-driven global change is a cross-cutting theme.

(Also offered as NRE 3390.) Taught in South Africa. Understanding South Africa's diverse ecosystems with an emphasis on savannas. Classroom instruction and fieldwork in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Form and function of individual organisms and ecosystems. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

(Also offered as NRE 3490.) Study abroad in South Africa. History of conservation biology as a science and practice. Emphasis on the links between pattern and process, strategies and tools available to conservationists to maintain biodiversity; the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and debates on the maintenance of biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

Internship with a non-profit organization, a governmental agency, or a business under the supervision of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology faculty. Activities relevant to the practice of ecology, biodiversity, evolutionary biology, or conservation biology will be planned and agreed upon in advance by the job site supervisor, the faculty coordinator, and the intern. Combines with EEB 3891 in subsequent semester. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Internship with a non-profit organization, a governmental agency, or a business under the supervision of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology faculty. Activities relevant to the practice of ecology, biodiversity, evolutionary biology, or conservation biology will be planned and agreed upon in advance by the job site supervisor, the faculty coordinator, and the intern. One credit may be earned for each 42 hours of pre-approved activities up to a maximum of nine credits. Students taking this course will assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). May be repeated for a total of up to 15 credits using either EEB 3891 and/or EEB 5891.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Content varies with instructor.

Independent investigation of special problems in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Introduction to basic concepts and approaches associated with big datasets in the biological sciences. Online laboratories include examples from molecular biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and systems biology. Topics include data creation, integration, curation, manipulation, and visualization.

(Also offered as ERTH 4120.) Ancient life, including the preservation of organisms as fossils, evolution, ecology, geobiology, biostratigraphy, and major events in the history of life. Includes microorganisms, animals, and plants. Formerly offered as GSCI 4120.

An introduction to the biology of fishes, with an emphasis on adaptation and evolutionary diversification. Topics include the evolution of major groups, morphology, physiology, behavior, and population and community ecology. Lectures, critical discussions of current journal articles, student presentations, and exercises in the field and laboratory. Field trips required.

Physiology of animals in an evolutionary context: how individuals cope and how species adapt to natural environments. Lectures, student-led presentations, and critical discussions of current journal articles.

An intensive introduction to field and laboratory methods in ecology. Emphasis will be placed on the use of quantitative and analytical techniques in physiological, population, community and ecosystem ecology. An introduction to sampling procedures, data collection and statistical analysis. Computers will be used to model population and community dynamics and to analyze ecological data sets. Laboratory periods will consist of field and laboratory problems; field trips required, including occasional weekend trips.

The biology of insects: anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, development, evolution, and diversity.

Collection, identification, and ecology of insects. Includes extensive field trips.

Adaptations, habits, and importance of birds.

Methods of field study and identification of birds; functional morphology, preparation of study skins and specimens. Field trips, including at least one required day-long weekend trip.

Design of bird population surveys, census methods, behavioral studies of wild birds, data collection and reporting, bird identification skills. Field trips required.

Identification of Connecticut's native and exotic plants; lecture, laboratory and field study.

Protozoan and metazoan parasites of humans and other animals.

Body organization, functional morphology and evolution compared among major invertebrate phyla. Field trips required.

Evolution, development, and functional consequences of structural variation in plants.

(Also offered as NRE 4390.) Taught in Costa Rica. Fundamental principles of tropical biology, the natural history of local ecosystems, and field methods for biological studies. Natural, tropical ecosystems are used as the platform to develop hypotheses and methods, analyze data, and present the results of scientific projects. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

(Also offered as NRE 4490.) Taught in Costa Rica or South Africa. Fundamental principles of tropical biology and natural history of local plants and animals. Coursework highlights ecological complexity of the tropics, patterns of species diversity, and species interactions. Field visits to a variety of ecosystems including tropical wet forest, dry forest/wetland, premontane wet forest, cloud forest, páramo, oak forest, mangrove forest, or coastal marine. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

A W course for students writing a senior thesis on their independent research. Not limited to honors students.

(Also offered as NRE 4990.) Taught in Costa Rica or South Africa. An introduction to research design, field methods, and basic data analysis in a tropical context. Hypothesis testing and statistical analysis, including orientation to basic software packages. Students design, implement, and analyze data for their own field projects. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.