An introduction to major topics in ecology and evolution, including population, community, and ecosystem ecology; Darwinian theory of evolution through natural selection; microevolution and macroevolution. Computer and field labs will provide exposure to both evolutionary theory and field ecology. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. 

 A workshop and project-oriented course in scientific writing and communication. The primary focus is on drafting a Master’s thesis in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article. Enrolling students must have a research project or proposal advanced enough to be written up as part of the course activity, and must be willing to share drafts with classmates. Class and lab/recitation sessions will consist of a combination of traditional lecture and active learning. In addition to writing their thesis, students will be exposed to other skills necessary for writing success, such as using a citation manager, production of publication-ready figures in R Program Software, self-editing techniques, and addressing revision requests.