Community ecology is the foundation of biodiversity surveys and conservation initiatives. This course explores how, and why, assemblages of species occur and change across space and time. You will learn how to perform biodiversity studies and report on factors that shape patterns in species richness and changes in community composition.

Prerequisite(s): Biology 2483A/B; and Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B with a minimum grade of 60%.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.