Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (BIOEE)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

BIOEE 1610

This course provides an introduction to ecology, covering interactions between organisms and the environment at scales of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Ecological principles are used to explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3999 BIOEE 1610   LEC 001

  • 3 or 4 credits; 4-credit option involves writing component and two disc sect per week. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

  •  4001 BIOEE 1610   DIS 201

  •  4002 BIOEE 1610   DIS 202

  •  4003 BIOEE 1610   DIS 203

  •  4004 BIOEE 1610   DIS 204

  •  4005 BIOEE 1610   DIS 205

  •  4006 BIOEE 1610   DIS 206

  •  4007 BIOEE 1610   DIS 207

  •  4008 BIOEE 1610   DIS 208

  •  4009 BIOEE 1610   DIS 209

  •  4010 BIOEE 1610   DIS 210

  •  4011 BIOEE 1610   DIS 211

  • 18348 BIOEE 1610   DIS 212

  •  4012 BIOEE 1610   DIS 213

  •  4803 BIOEE 1610   DIS 215

  •  4473 BIOEE 1610   DIS 216

  • 18475 BIOEE 1610   DIS 222

  • 18476 BIOEE 1610   DIS 223

BIOEE 1780

Considers explanations for pattern of diversity and the apparent good fit of organisms to the environment. Topics include the diversity of life, the genetics and developmental basis of evolutionary change, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2502 BIOEE 1780   LEC 001

  • 4 -5 credit class. 5 credit involves writing component and 2 discussion sections per week; limited to 15 students per section in 5 credit option; interested students complete application first day of class.

  •  2504 BIOEE 1780   DIS 201

  •  2505 BIOEE 1780   DIS 202

  •  2506 BIOEE 1780   DIS 203

  •  2507 BIOEE 1780   DIS 204

  •  2509 BIOEE 1780   DIS 206

  •  2510 BIOEE 1780   DIS 207

  •  2511 BIOEE 1780   DIS 208

  •  2512 BIOEE 1780   DIS 209

  • 15841 BIOEE 1780   DIS 210

  •  4053 BIOEE 1780   DIS 211

  • 15842 BIOEE 1780   DIS 212

  •  4054 BIOEE 1780   DIS 213

BIOEE 2740

Introductory course in vertebrate organismal biology that explores the structure and function of vertebrates with an emphasis on trends in vertebrate evolution. Lectures cover topics such as the origin ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2499 BIOEE 2740   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Course Fee: $25.

  •  2500 BIOEE 2740   LAB 401

  •  2501 BIOEE 2740   LAB 402

  •  4541 BIOEE 2740   LAB 403

BIOEE 3510

Covers the interactions of physical and biological processes in marine ecosystems. Begins by looking at these processes on ocean-basin to regional scales and works down to the smaller scales relevant to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 3510

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3074 BIOEE 3510   LEC 065

  • Enrollment limited to: students enrolled in the Cornell University Earth and Environmental Systems Field Program in Hawaii. Taught in Hawaii. Prerequisites: two majors-level biology courses or permission of instructor.

BIOEE 3620

Introductory survey of the development, computer implementation, and applications of dynamic models in biology and ecology. Case-study format covering a broad range of current application areas such as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: MATH 3620

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15792 BIOEE 3620   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses and completion of mathematics requirements for biological sciences major or equivalent.

  • 15801 BIOEE 3620   LAB 401

BIOEE 3690

Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 3690ENTOM 3690

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1853 BIOEE 3690   LEC 001

    • MWF Corson-Mudd A106
    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.

BIOEE 3750

This course offers students opportunities to work first hand with a variety of comparative morphological and embryological specimens; to learn techniques for preparation, photography and illustration; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 16670 BIOEE 3750   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOEE 2740 or equivalent.

BIOEE 4460

How do plants respond to herbivore attack? What are the molecular, plant hormonal, metabolic mechanisms of these responses? What ecological consequences do these responses have for the fitness of the plants ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15794 BIOEE 4460   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610 or permission of instructor.

BIOEE 4530

Advanced course in evolutionary biology focusing on the pattern and process of speciation and the nature and origin of behavioral, morphological, physiological, and ecological traits that form the intrinsic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 4530

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15799 BIOEE 4530   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780 and BIOMG 2800 or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Limited to 40 students.

  • 15829 BIOEE 4530   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Harrison, R

      Shaw, K

BIOEE 4700

Lectures cover various aspects of the biology of amphibians and reptiles, including evolution, zoogeography, ecology, behavior, and physiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15787 BIOEE 4700   LEC 001

  • Recommended prerequisite: BIOEE 2740 or BIOSM 2740.

BIOEE 4701

Laboratory topics include systematics, morphology, and behavior. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15786 BIOEE 4701   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOEE 4700. Course fee: $30.

BIOEE 4780

Examines ecosystem structure, carbon and energy flow, and nutrient cycles, and contrasts terrestrial and aquatic systems. Reviews classic ecosystem experiments, and considers anthropogenic effects ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15788 BIOEE 4780   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610 or equivalent.

BIOEE 4790

Surveys the major groups of organisms and their evolutionary histories. Intended to fill out the biological backgrounds of Earth and atmospheric science students concerning the nature and significance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: EAS 4790

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3075 BIOEE 4790   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses and either BIOEE 2740, BIOSM 3730, EAS 3010, or permission of instructor.

  •  3076 BIOEE 4790   LAB 401

    • R
    • Allmon, W

  • The lab will be held at the Museum of the Earth. Transportation will be provided.

BIOEE 4920

The research apprenticeship aims to teach students critical hands-on research skills and team-building in a closely mentored environment. This research apprenticeship in a field marine setting will be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 6 Credits Graded

  • 16562 BIOEE 4920   FLD 801

  • Prerequisites: Intro Biology or Intro Oceanography, and permission of instructor. This course is part of an off campus program at Friday Harbor Marine Labs that provides field research experience for advanced students in marine biology. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Reyn Yoshioka (rmy27@cornell.edu).

BIOEE 4930

Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity will be a west coast, advanced version of my previous Shoals course, BIOSM 3730 - Biodiversity and Biology of the Marine Invertebrates. It will take advantage of the vastly ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 6 Credits Graded

  • 16528 BIOEE 4930   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Mar 8 - May 6, 2015
    • Harvell, C

  • Prerequisites: Intro Biology or equivalent. This course is part of an off campus program at Friday Harbor Marine Labs that provides field research experience for advanced students in marine biology. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Reyn Yoshioka (rmy27@cornell.edu).

BIOEE 4940

The department offers "trial" courses or seminars under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under this number will be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Tropical Field Ornithology

  • 18307 BIOEE 4940   LEC 002

  • BIOEE 4750, Ornithology. spring break to Costa Rica.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Get theMost ofOrnith Expeditin

  • 18438 BIOEE 4940   LEC 003

    • TBA
    • Winkler, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Ec&Biodiv Salish Seagrass Beds

  • 16527 BIOEE 4940   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Mar 8 - May 6, 2015
    • Harvell, C

  • Prerequisites: This course is part of an off campus program at Friday Harbor Marine Labs that provides field research experience for advanced students in marine biology. You must apply to be accepted to the program by contacting the course coordinator Reyn Yoshioka (rmy27@cornell.edu).

BIOEE 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2513 BIOEE 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).

BIOEE 6900

Graduate-level discussion of the ecology, epidemiology, genetics, and evolution of infectious disease in animal and plant systems. Weekly discussion of research papers published in the primary scientific ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENTOM 6900

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  3669 BIOEE 6900   SEM 101

    • R
    • Hajek, A

      Harvell, C

BIOEE 7570

Examines the role of space for individuals, populations and communities in ecology. Each weekly meeting will be a discussion based on journal articles and book chapters. General topics will be individual ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENTOM 7570

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  4545 BIOEE 7570   SEM 101

    • WF
    • van Nouhuys, S

  • Undergraduates must have permission of instructor.

BIOEE 7600

Independent or group-intensive study of special topics of current interest. Content varies each semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Independent Study in E&EB

  •  3070 BIOEE 7600   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Staff

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: SpeciesCoexistence Theory&Data

  • 18044 BIOEE 7600   SEM 102

    • TBA
    • Ellner, S

      Geber, M

BIOEE 7640

Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 7640ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  2514 BIOEE 7640   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Poveda, K

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit.

BIOEE 8990

Thesis research conducted by an M.S. student in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology with advice and consultation of a major professor who is a member of the field. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  2515 BIOEE 8990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3755 BIOEE 8990   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Dhondt, A

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3756 BIOEE 8990   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4090 BIOEE 8990   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Howarth, R

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4234 BIOEE 8990   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Winkler, D

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4476 BIOEE 8990   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Bemis, W

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4583 BIOEE 8990   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Power, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  • 16775 BIOEE 8990   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hairston, N

BIOEE 9990

Dissertation research conducted by a Ph.D. student in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology with advice and consultation of a major professor who is a member of the field. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  2516 BIOEE 9990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3732 BIOEE 9990   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Agrawal, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3733 BIOEE 9990   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Clark, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3734 BIOEE 9990   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Dhondt, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3735 BIOEE 9990   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Ellner, S

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3736 BIOEE 9990   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Fitzpatrick, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3737 BIOEE 9990   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Flecker, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3738 BIOEE 9990   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Geber, M

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3739 BIOEE 9990   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Goodale, C

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3740 BIOEE 9990   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Hairston, N

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3741 BIOEE 9990   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Harrison, R

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3742 BIOEE 9990   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Harvell, C

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3743 BIOEE 9990   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Kessler, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3744 BIOEE 9990   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3745 BIOEE 9990   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • McCune, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3746 BIOEE 9990   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Power, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3747 BIOEE 9990   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Sparks, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3748 BIOEE 9990   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Thaler, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3749 BIOEE 9990   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • Winkler, D

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3750 BIOEE 9990   RSC 720

    • TBA
    • Zamudio, K

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3751 BIOEE 9990   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Fitzpatrick, J

      Flecker, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3752 BIOEE 9990   RSC 722

    • TBA
    • Clark, A

      Fitzpatrick, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3753 BIOEE 9990   RSC 723

    • TBA
    • Flecker, A

      Hairston, N

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3754 BIOEE 9990   RSC 724

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

      Winkler, D

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3996 BIOEE 9990   RSC 725

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3997 BIOEE 9990   RSC 726

    • TBA
    • Bemis, W

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  3998 BIOEE 9990   RSC 727

    • TBA
    • Harrison, R

      Lovette, I

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4086 BIOEE 9990   RSC 728

    • TBA
    • Searle, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4087 BIOEE 9990   RSC 729

    • TBA
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4190 BIOEE 9990   RSC 730

    • TBA
    • Howarth, R

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4199 BIOEE 9990   RSC 731

    • TBA
    • Dhondt, A

      Fitzpatrick, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4477 BIOEE 9990   RSC 732

    • TBA
    • Drinkwater, L

      Power, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  4536 BIOEE 9990   RSC 733

    • TBA
    • Reed, R