課程名稱 |
理論生態學導論 Introduction to Theoretical Ecology |
開課學期 |
112-1 |
授課對象 |
生命科學院 生態學與演化生物學研究所 |
授課教師 |
柯柏如 |
課號 |
EEB5096 |
課程識別碼 |
B44EU2080 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期二6,7,8(13:20~16:20) |
上課地點 |
共207 |
備註 |
本課程以英語授課。 總人數上限:14人 |
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課程概述 |
The development of theory plays an important role in advancing ecology as a scientific field. This three-unit course is for students at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. The course will cover classic theoretical topics in ecology, starting from single-species dynamics and gradually build up to multispecies models. The course will primarily focus on population and community ecology, but we will also briefly discuss models in epidemiology and ecosystem ecology. Emphasis will be on theoretical concepts and corresponding mathematical approaches.
This course is designed as a two-hour lecture (written on black/white board) followed by a one-hour hands-on practice module. In the lecture, we will analyze dynamical models and discuss their theoretical implications.. In the hands-on practice section, we will use a combination of analytical problem sets, interactive applications, and numerical simulations to gain a general understanding of the dynamics and behavior of different models. |
課程目標 |
By the end of the course, students are expected to be familiar with the basic building blocks of ecological models and would be able to formulate and analyze simple models of their own. The hands-on practice component should allow students to link their ecological intuition with the underlying mathematical model, helping them to better understand the primary literature of theoretical ecology. |
課程要求 |
Students are only expected to have a basic understanding of calculus (e.g., freshman introductory course) and Ecology. It's OK if you're not familiar with calculus as we will provide relevant material for you to review during the first week. The final grade consists of: assignment problem sets (60%), midterm exam (15%), final exam (15%), and participation (10%). |
預期每週課後學習時數 |
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參考書目 |
1. A Primer of Ecology (4th edition). Nicholas Gotelli, 2008.
2. An Illustrative Guide to Theoretical Ecology. Ted Case, 2000.
3. A Biologist’s Guide to Mathematical Modeling in Ecology and Evolution. Sarah Otto & Troy Day, 2011.
4. Mathematical Ecology of Populations and Ecosystems. John Pastor, 2008. |
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針對學生困難提供學生調整方式 |
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以錄影輔助 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
Week 1 |
9/5 |
Introduction: what is theoretical ecology? |
Week 2 |
9/12 |
Exponential population growth |
Week 3 |
9/19 |
Logistic population growth and stability analysis |
Week 4 |
9/26 |
Metapopulations and patch occupancy models |
Week 5 |
10/3 |
Harvesting and bifurcation |
Week 6 |
10/10 |
National holiday (no class) |
Week 7 |
10/17 |
Age-structured population models |
Week 8 |
10/24 |
Lotka-Volterra model of competition: graphical analysis |
Week 9 |
10/31 |
Midterm exam |
Week 10 |
11/7 |
Lotka-Volterra model of competition: invasion analysis and linear stability analysis |
Week 11 |
11/14 |
Predator-prey interactions (I) |
Week 12 |
11/21 |
Predator-prey interactions (II) + Discussion on May (1972) |
Week 13 |
11/28 |
Mechanistic models for consumer-resource dynamics |
Week 14 |
12/5 |
Multispecies models of predation: apparent competition |
Week 15 |
12/12 |
Research applications: plant-soil feedback as an example |
Week 16 |
12/19 |
Final exam |
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