Current Crosslistings MARI 4323
MARI 4323
BIOL 2060 OR BIOA 3001 OR PSYO 2160
Describe how abiotic factors influence the distribution and abundance of organisms [BIOL 2060] Explain top-down and bottom-up control of primary productivity [BIOL 2060] Apply the scientific method to approach a research question [BIOL 2060] Communicate research results as a formal report in the style of a scientific paper [BIOL 2060] Explain the concept of a fundamental and realized ecological niche [BIOL 2060] Understand the basic principles of experimental design and apply that knowledge to design or critique a laboratory or field study [BIOL 2060] Conduct regression analysis and t-tests on ecological data [BIOL 2060] Generate and interpret appropriate tables and graphs to represent ecological data [BIOL 2060] Interpret the evolution of animal behaviour and life history in light of natural selection and inclusive fitness [BIOL 2060] Manipulate and interpret results of the Lotka-Volterra competition and predator-prey models [BIOL 2060] Predict major human impacts on natural ecosystems and global biogeochemical cycles [BIOL 2060] Read and interpret a scientific paper describing a straightforward experimental or observational study [BIOL 2060]
Compare currently available biologging methods and explain their applications, advantages, and limitations.Describe the evolution of biologging science through time.Understand the ethical considerations that should be incorporated into the design of any biologging study.Communicate scientific ideas effectively both in writing and through public speaking and structured oral presentations.Analyze and display a variety of ecological biologging data using multiple statistical techniques and data processing tools.Evaluate current literature on the applications of biologging methods to a variety of species and ecological topics.Integrate knowledge of principles and methods into the design of a research proposal that effectively addresses a realistic and unique problem in ecology.
