Create scientific questions, propose a written hypothesis as a tentative answer to that question and generate observable predictions consistent with that hypothesis in the context of a particular experiment. [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030]
Apply a range of simple practical methods to study animal and plant biology in the field. [BIOL 3762] Assess the community structure controversy using real-world examples from the ecological literature [BIOL 3061] Communicate scientific findings and personal development orally and in writing. [BIOL 3762] [BIOL 3634] Complete a plant ecology study: develop objectives, plan the sampling design, collect data, communicate the results and write a report. [BIOL 3066] Demonstrate a deeper knowledge of a chosen topic through a formal essay (information research, science writing, peer editing). [BIOL 3060] Demonstrate knowledge of standard methods of describing, studying and evaluating different terrestrial ecosystems. [BIOL 3762] Design and conduct a field study of birds, analyze data, and interpret results. [BIOL 3622] Develop and use different methods and analyses for sampling plant communities. [BIOL 3066] Discover the positive and negative tree-crops-soil interactions (for light, water, and nutrients). [BIOL 3634] Evaluate and monitor agroforestry systems and multipurpose trees in a field setting. [BIOL 3634] Evaluate scientific data, opinions and theories with respect to a scientific or conservation question. [BIOL 3090] Formulate ecological hypotheses, design and implement simple field research methods, and analyse field data using appropriate statistical techniques. [BIOL 3762] Hypothesize casual relationships among community diversity, ecological stability and complexity [BIOL 3061] Integrate knowledge of principles and methods into the design of a research proposal that effectively addresses a realistic and unique problem in ecology. [BIOL 4323] Plan the next steps of current research publications and initiatives. [MARI 4350] Read and interpret scientific papers presenting studies or theory in plant ecology. [BIOL 3066] Write research reports based on data analysis and interpretation. [BIOL 3060]
BIOL 2060
