• ECOL 5698: PhD Research Proposal

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Present a 45-60 minute scientific seminar-style presentation outlining their PhD project. The purposes of the presentation is to provide the student with practice in oral presentations and to keep the PiEE community informed of the student's progress. The presentation will be given before the student submits their dissertation proposal to the advisory committee. . The presentation must be open to the public and may comprise part of a departmental or Program in Ecology and Evolution seminar or brown-bag series. Prereqs: Program in Ecology and Evolution PhD student, ECOL 5100.
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• ECOL 5699: PhD Research Defense

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Present a 45-60 minute scientific seminar-style presentation outlining their final PhD research findings. The presentation will summarize the student's completed dissertation research and will normally be delivered in the same semester as the student's dissertation defense. Under extraordinary circumstances (subject to approval by the Graduate Affairs Committee), this presentation may be given at an earlier time. These presentations must be open to the public and may comprise part of a departmental or Program in Ecology and Evolution seminar or brown-bag series. Prereqs: Program in Ecology and Evolution PhD student, ECOL 5100, and ECOL 5698.
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• ECOL 5745: Terrest Ecosystems

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Advanced course examines fundamental ecosystem functions and their relationship to ecosystem structure using a systems approach. We study cycles of carbon, water and nutrients through ecosystem components with an emphasis on interactions among plants, soil, and the atmosphere. Current readings focus on responses of terrestrial ecosystems to global climate change and human disturbance. Cross listed with BOT 5745. Prerequisite: one course in ecology.
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• ECOL 5775: Forest Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Integrative study of the structure, function, and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications for impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout. Cross listed with BOT 5775. Prerequisite: LIFE 3400.
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• ECOL 5780: Research in Ecology

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed for doctoral students pursuing exploratory research before they have determined a dissertation project, and for students to pursue independent research that will not comprise part of their dissertation. Research must be conducted under supervision of an Ecology Faculty member or Affiliate. Prerequisite: admission to doctoral Program in Ecology.
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• ECOL 5920: Cont Reg:On Campus

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• ECOL 5930: Network Analysis

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Course comprises 10 days in Ecuador in January (before Spring semester), followed by one lecture per week during Spring semester. Focus will be ecology, biodiversity and conservation of tropical forests and behavioral ecology of birds and mammals. Field site is at 1100m on west slope of the Andes. Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 (graduate standing for 5650 credit
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• ECOL 5940: Cont Reg:Off Campus

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• ECOL 5980: Dissertation Research

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation. Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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• ECON 1000: Global Econ Issues

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Incoming students are introduced to basic principles of economics through the examination of contemporary global economic problems. Issues include sustainable development, economic causes of wars, global energy dependence, patterns of international capital flows, foreign aid, the brain drain and the emerging global business community. Topics selected will define the set and level of economic principles introduced. Cross listed with INST 1000.
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