Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
Departmental Representative:
Dr. Jill Shapiro
1102 Schermerhorn Extension
212-854-5819
jss19@columbia.edu
OFFICIAL MAKEUP DATES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
June 4, replaces the Memorial Day holiday, May 31.
NOTE
The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.
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Summer 2010
Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
EEEB S1001Q. Biodiversity.
3 pts.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 13
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 13
An introduction to the enormous diversity of life on Earth. From bacteria to mammals, this course will survey species diversity, with an emphasis on ecological interactions and conservation. The course will also use basic genetics and evolutionary biology to explore how diversity is generated and maintained. No previous knowledge of science is assumed.
Fulfills a science requirement for most Columbia undergraduates.
EEEB S1011D. Behavioral
Biology of the Living Primates. 3 pts. Discussion section & film screenings
held 4:15-5:15 immediately following class. Separate registration is not
required for discussion section.
Runs from the week of May 24 to Jul 02
Runs from the week of May 24 to Jul 02
The study of nonhuman primate behavior from the perspective of phylogeny, adaptation, physiology and anatomy, and life history. This course focuses on the four main problems primates face: finding appropriate food, avoiding being eaten themselves, reproducing in the face of competition, and dealing with social partners. No previous knowledge of science is assumed.
Fulfills a science requirement for most Columbia undergraduates.
Course Fee: $10.00EEEB S3015Q. An
Introduction to Animal Behavior Through Fieldwork. 3 pts. NOTE: Half day field
trip on August 3 and full day field trip on July 17.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 13
Prerequisites: No prerequisite; fulfills the science requirement for CC & GS.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 13
Prerequisites: No prerequisite; fulfills the science requirement for CC & GS.
Using evolutionary principles as the unifying theme, we will survey the study of animal behavior, including the history, basic principles and research methods. Fieldwork is a significant component of this course and through observations at the World Wildlife Conservation Park (Bronx Zoo) and in the urban environment of New York, students will gain familiarity with the scientific method, behavioral observation and research design.
Course Fee: $15.00