Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 827 (01) - Animal Communication

Animal Communication

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 6
CRN: 15984

This course examines the principles underlying how animals communicate with each other and why they communicate the way they do by using perspectives drawn from a broad range of disciplines including physics, chemistry, ecology, psychology, economics, and behavioral ecology. Students will explore the primary literature, and work in teams to conduct independent research. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students interested in neuroscience and behavior, evolution, wildlife and conservation biology, or zoology. One year of general biology recommended.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : NSB 727.01

Instructors: Laura Kloepper

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	NESM 226

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 852 (01) - New England Mushrooms: a Field and Lab Exploration

New England Mushrooms

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 13891
Special Fees: $125.00

This is a hands-on field, lab and lecture course in the identification, classification, life histories, and ecology of mushrooms and other macrofungi. Lectures focus on macrofungal ecology and systematics. Laboratory instruction emphasizes morphological, microscopic, and molecular identification techniques, plus the use of smart-phone field note recording and on-line resources. Several field trips are required in addition to the weekly laboratory. Previous experience with fungi is not required. Grades are based on a collection, a project, and presentations. Intro course in Biology or Plant Biology, recommended.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PBIO 852

Cross listed with : BIOL 752.01

Instructors: Christopher Neefus

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	M	9:10am - 12:00pm	SLS 181
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	9:10am - 12:00pm	RUDMAN G31

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 895 (01) - Advanced Studies

Advanced Studies

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 14189

Advanced research or seminar, supervised by a faculty member.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 895 (02) - Advanced Studies

Advanced Studies

Online Course Delivery Method: Hybrid / Blended

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 15834

Advanced research or seminar, supervised by a faculty member.

Section Comments: Course Title: Theoretical Ecology

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Instructors: Easton White

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	1:10pm - 3:00pm	KING N204
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

Course Description: Introduces students to the theoretical development of the field of ecology. Students will read historic and modern papers on topics ranging from the foundations of population and community ecology as well as applied examples. Students will also develop skills in building mathematical models and programming them into a computer language of their choice. The class culminates with a small group project analyzing a dataset, writing up findings in R markdown, and presenting to the course.

Prerequisites:

Students should have experience programming in R, python, Matlab, or a similar language. Students should understand how to define objects, write custom functions, and use for loops.
Students should have taken an introductory calculus course (e.g., MATH 424b)

Learning Outcomes (more specific): By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Understand and connect classical and modern papers in theoretical ecology
Understand and apply mathematical tools, including equilibrium and stability analysis, matrix algebra, differential and difference equations, bifurcation analysis, and probability theory
Use a programming language to build simple population models
Construct a mathematical model of a system from scratch

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Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 899 (01) - Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 10.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term - Grad Thesis (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

CRN: 15146

Master's thesis research.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 901 (01) - Introductory Graduate Seminar

Intro Graduate Seminar

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 11327

This seminar provides an introduction to the Biological Sciences Graduate Program, offering students an overview of program structure and requirements, introducing faculty research and campus resources, and helping participants develop skills and strategies useful in graduate school. Requirements include preparation of a written research proposal and a brief oral presentation.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 901

Instructors: Jessica Bolker

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	M	1:10pm - 3:00pm	RUDMAN 110

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 902 (01) - Writing and Publishing Science

Scientific Writing

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 12174

Participants in this seminar (1) make significant progress on one or more of their current academic writing projects; (2) increase their understanding of the genres, protocols, and mechanisms of scientific writing and publishing; and (3) develop strategies and skills for getting professional writing done efficiently and well, in graduate school and beyond.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Instructors: Jessica Bolker

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	F	10:10am - 12:00pm	NESM 329