BIOEE 7670 - Current Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Fall. 4.5 credits. S/U grades only.

Enrollment limited to: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students or permission of instructor.

A. Flecker.

Critical evaluation and discussion of theory and research in ecology and evolutionary biology. Lectures by faculty and student-led discussions of topics in areas of current importance.

Outcome 1: Become familiar with major research questions in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Outcome 2: Discuss these questions with peers.

Outcome 3: Develop a research proposal, including scientific justification, background, hypotheses, methods, and broader impacts.

Outcome 4: Provide commentary and suggestions on proposals written by their peers.

Outcome 5: Create personal reference list of papers and bibliographies.

Outcome 6: Enhance understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and STEM fields.

Outcome 7: Become familiar with grant writing, choosing a thesis topic, navigating graduate school and advisors, giving talks, mental health resources and scientific resources on campus.