This course will investigate important concepts in insect ecology with an emphasis on species interactions. Topics covered will include plant-insect interactions, behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, climate change and insects, toxicology, and multi-trophic interactions. The course places a heavy emphasis on primary scientific literature. Students will also compose a grant or fellowship style application for an insect related project. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): One of PLSC 260, PLSC 350 or BIOL 365, and one of PLSC 213 or BIOL 228. Or permission of the instructor. Note: This course is a hybrid course with PLSC 875. This course cannot be taken for credit after previously taking PLSC 875.
This course will investigate important concepts in insect ecology with an emphasis on species interactions. Topics covered will include plant-insect interactions, behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, climate change and insects, toxicology, and multi-trophic interactions. The course places a heavy emphasis on primary scientific literature. Students will also compose a grant or fellowship style application for an insect related project. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): One of PLSC 260, PLSC 350 or BIOL 365, and one of PLSC 213 or BIOL 228. Or permission of the instructor. Note: This course is a hybrid course with PLSC 875. This course cannot be taken for credit after previously taking PLSC 875.
