Knowing how many individuals of a given species there are and identifying the factors that cause population numbers to change is fundamental for conservation, fisheries, forestry, and managing everything from pest insects to pandas. This course combines the central tenets of population ecology with hands-on techniques for its practical application.

Prerequisite(s): Biology 2483A/B; One of Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B or the former Psychology 2810.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.