EEB 404 Natural History of Mammals(ST). Introduction to concepts, methods, and material of comparative natural history, with African mammals as focal organisms. Perspectives include morphology, identification, evolution, ecology, behavior and conservation. Observations and experiments on a variety of species in different habitats and at a range of scales will provide insights into the adaptive value and underlying mechanistic function of mammalian adaptations. This course will be taught in Kenya at the Mpala Research Center and nearby field sites.
EEB 210/MOL 210 Evolutionary Ecology. This is a course that examines the origins of biological breakthroughs as well as the processes that have enabled them to proliferate creating patterns of biodiversity and the functioning of the biosphere. It will trace the history of life on the planet as a series of innovations. The origins of life, the genetic code, biochemistry, sex, cooperation, physiology, body plans, ecosystems and variants on these themes will be discussed.
EEB 521 Tropical Ecology (2010). Intensive three week field course during January in a suitable tropical locality (course has been taught in Costa Rica, Brazil, Kenya and Australia). Readings, discussions, and individual projects. The content and location are varied to suit the needs of the participants. Students provide their own travel funds.
EEB 532 Topics in Animal Behavior: Animal Migration: Patterns, Processes, and Decision-Making
ENV 526-CEE 526: Environmental Issues Seminar: Water, Savannas, and Society in Sub-Saharan Africa
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