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, the impact of climate change on insects, and multi-trophic interactions. The course places a heavy emphasis on critical analysis of primary scientific literature and interpretation of scientific literature within the greater body of ecological knowledge. Note: This course cannot be taken for credit after previously taking PLSC 475.
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, the impact of climate change on insects, and multi-trophic interactions. The course places a heavy emphasis on critical analysis of primary scientific literature and interpretation of scientific literature within the greater body of ecological knowledge. Note: This course cannot be taken for credit after previously taking PLSC 475.
