Marine Ecology
Description
The course presents advanced topics on the ecology of marine ecosystems, focusing on processes and patterns that are specific to the marine environment. It provides the student with an overview on the ecology and evolution of biodiversity of marine organisms. In marine population ecology students will be taught the applications and interpretation of concepts and tools to understand population variability in marine systems, persistence, dispersal and connectivity between populations. In marine community ecology students will study how relationships between species can regulate populations and shape communities, from pathogen/host to predator/prey, competitive and symbiotic interactions between different components of marine biodiversity.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the distinct components of marine biodiversity, their life histories and evolutionary context.
Interpret functional interactions, patterns and processes in marine ecology.
Select, apply and evaluate tools to understand population variability in marine systems, persistence, dispersal and connectivity between populations