Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Evolutionary Ecology
Overview of the field, importance, and applications of evolutionary ecology

Module #2
Principles of Evolution
Review of basic evolutionary principles, including natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation

Module #3
Ecological Concepts
Introduction to key ecological concepts, including populations, communities, and ecosystems

Module #4
Evolution of Life Histories
Evolutionary pressures shaping life history traits, such as growth rates, reproduction, and longevity

Module #5
Predator-Prey Interactions
Evolutionary dynamics of predator-prey relationships, including co-evolution and prey defense strategies

Module #6
Competition and Resource Use
Evolutionary consequences of competition for resources, including character displacement and niche partitioning

Module #7
Evolution of Mate Choice
The evolution of mating systems, including mate choice, sexual selection, and conflict

Module #8
Cooperation and Altruism
Evolutionary explanations for cooperative behavior, including kin selection, reciprocity, and group selection

Module #9
Evolution of Social Behavior
The evolution of social behavior, including group living, cooperation, and conflict

Module #10
Communication and Signaling
The evolution of communication systems, including signal honesty, deception, and manipulation

Module #11
Evolution of Defense Strategies
Evolutionary responses to predation, including camouflage, chemical defense, and warning signals

Module #12
Evolution of Foraging Behavior
Optimal foraging theory, including foraging strategies and decision-making under uncertainty

Module #13
Migration and Dispersal
Evolutionary causes and consequences of migration and dispersal, including gene flow and adaptation

Module #14
Evolutionary Ecology of Host-Parasite Interactions
Co-evolutionary dynamics of host-parasite relationships, including evolutionary arms races

Module #15
Evolution of Aging and Senescence
Evolutionary theories of aging, including the disposable soma theory and antagonistic pleiotropy

Module #16
Evolutionary Ecology of Human Behavior
Applications of evolutionary ecology to understanding human behavior, including mate choice and cooperation

Module #17
Conservation Biology and Evolutionary Ecology
The role of evolutionary ecology in conservation biology, including population management and reintroduction programs

Module #18
Evolutionary Ecology of Invasive Species
The impact of invasive species on native ecosystems, including evolutionary responses to invasion

Module #19
Ecological and Evolutionary Responses to Climate Change
The effects of climate change on ecological and evolutionary dynamics, including adaptation and extinction risk

Module #20
Evolutionary Ecology of Microorganisms
The evolution of microorganisms, including the role of horizontal gene transfer and evolutionary innovation

Module #21
Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Animal Interactions
The evolution of interactions between plants and animals, including pollination, herbivory, and seed dispersal

Module #22
Evolutionary Ecology of Social Immunity
The evolutionary ecology of social immunity, including the role of cooperation in disease resistance

Module #23
Evolutionary Ecology of Phenotypic Plasticity
The evolution of phenotypic plasticity, including the role of environmental cues and genetic variation

Module #24
Quantitative Methods in Evolutionary Ecology
Introduction to statistical and computational methods for analyzing evolutionary ecological data

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior career

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Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior ( 25 Modules )

Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior
( 25 Modules )