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Courses for Summer 2009
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The ELME program consists of three week-long math
courses (Math 490) followed by a 4 week field ecology /
evolution course (ZOL/PLB 440). These courses can be taken
individually, or in combination with other KBS courses. If the
maximum class sizes are reached, however, priority will be given
to students enrolling in the full ELME program. Enrollment in
any of the MTH 490 courses requires prior authorization of the ELME program director via the online application. |
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MTH 490 Section 431 – Introduction to
Theoretical Population Biology
June 15 - June 19, 2009 (M, Tu, W, Th, F; 9 am - 5 pm) |
Dr.
Robin E. Snyder
Case Western Reserve University
This first unit will focus on using differential equations to model the dynamics of populations, including logistic growth, competition,
and predator-prey systems. Classic issues will be modeled such as
saturating functional responses. Ecological Dynamics by Gurney and Nisbet will be used as the text for
this course. 1 credit.
Prereq: ZOL 355 (Ecology) or equivalent, and a college calculus course.
Restrictions: Apply via application for permission to enroll.
Outline of course (2008)
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MTH 490 Section 432 – Game Theory and Adaptive Dynamics
June 22 - June 26, 2009 (M, Tu, W, Th, F; 9 am - 5 pm) |
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Dr. Christopher Klausmeier
Michigan State University
Covers dynamic models of ecosystem processes including primary production, decomposition, and nutrient cycling in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Links community and ecosystem ecology by combining material, energetic and Darwinian approaches. 1 credit.
Prereq: ZOL 355 (Ecology) or
equivalent, and a college calculus course.
Restrictions: Apply via application for
permission to enroll.
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MTH 490 Section 433 – Maximum Likelihood Analysis in Ecology
June 29 - July 3, 2009 (M, Tu, W, Th, F; 9 am - 5 pm) |
Dr. Donald Schoolmaster
Michigan State University
This unit will introduce students to maximum
likelihood analysis as a flexible technique to test theoretical models
against empirical data. The course will cover basic
probability distributions and maximum likelihood estimation techniques and provide a brief introduction to Bayesian statistics from an applied perspective. 1 credit.
Prereq: ZOL 355 (Ecology) or equivalent, and a college calculus course.
Restrictions: Apply via application for permission to enroll.
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ZOL/PLB 440 – Field ecology and
evolution.
July 6 - July 31,
2009 (M, W,
F) |
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Dr. Gary Mittelbach and Dr. Jeff Conner
Michigan State University
A field-based,
problem-solving course designed for advanced undergraduate and beginning
graduate students. Students are introduced to conceptual and practical
research approaches in ecology and evolution through a variety of field
studies on plants and animals. Research projects are co-designed. 4
credits.
Prereq: ZOL 355 (Ecology) or equivalent.
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The ELME program is supported by a grant from
the A. W. Mellon Foundation and by the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station
Summer School Program. Send questions to ELMEprogram@kbs.msu.edu. |
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