Course Description

15-411 Ecological Methods F(3-3) [0.75]

An advanced course designed to present theoretical and practical aspects of research methods in ecology. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design, sampling, population estimation, statistical inference, and community characteristics of producers and consumers. Students will participate in research projects of their own design, and will gain experience in preparing research proposals, research papers and posters, and making oral presentations. Departments of Botany and Zoology.

Prerequisites: 15-312, 89-205.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar