ECLGY

Classical Ecology.

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ECLGY

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2

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2

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course

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graduate

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bulletins.psu.edu

Advances in Ecology.

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ECLGY

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3

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3

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course

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graduate

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bulletins.psu.edu

This course will focus on teaching graduate students the fundamental basis and advanced concepts in community ecology used to study and interpret patterns of biological diversity across divergent systems. Concepts and study cases presented in class will vary across different ecosystems and biomes and will include different organismal types (plants, animals, and microorganisms). Four main goals of this course are: (i) promote understanding of ecological processes responsible for the distribution and maintenance of biodiversity; (ii) provide knowledge to better interpret, critically discuss, and analyze current research articles and theories in community ecology; (iii) instruct students to better communicate their research in line with ecological principles and mechanisms; and (iv) allow students to lead discussions on papers related to broader community ecology concepts. Graduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 1065

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ECLGY

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3

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3

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Credits

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course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

at least 13 credits chosen in consultation with the adviser from an approved list of courses, with at least 3 credits in each of the following areas: Microbial Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, and Bioinformatics and Research Tools.. Eight of the 15 total credits must be taken at the 500- level. No more than six of the 15 total credits can be offered by the ECLGY program. In addition to the general Graduate Council requirements for Ph.D. committees (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-600/gcac-602-phd-committee-formation/), the Ph.D. committee of an Ecology and Microbiome Sciences dual-title Ph.D. student must include at least one member of the Microbiome Sciences Graduate Faculty. Faculty members who hold appointments in both programs’ Graduate Faculty may serve in a combined role. If the chair of the Ph.D. committee is not also a member of the Graduate Faculty in Microbiome Sciences the member of the committee representing Microbiome Sciences must be appointed as co-chair. The Microbiome Sciences representative on the student’s Ph.D. committee will develop questions for and participate in the evaluation of the comprehensive examination. l Students in the dual-title program are required to write and orally defend a dissertation on a topic that is approved in advance by their Ph.D. committee and reflects their original research and education in Ecology and Microbiome Sciences. Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate must pass a final oral examination (the dissertation defense) to earn the Ph.D. degree. The dissertation must be accepted by the Ph.D. committee, the head of the graduate program, and the Graduate School. Dual-Title M.S. and Ph.D. in Ecology and Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in GCAC-208 Dual-Title Graduate Degree Programs (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-200/ gcac-208-dual-titles/). Graduate students with research and educational interests in transdisciplinary research on the environment and society may apply to the Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society (TREES) dual-title degree program. Students must apply and be admitted to the graduate program in Ecology and The Graduate School before they can apply for admission to the TREES dual-title degree program. After admission to their primary program, students must apply for admission to and meet the admissions requirements of TREES dual-title program. Refer to the Admission Requirements section of the TREES Bulletin page (https://bulletins.psu.edu/graduate/programs/majors/transdisciplinary- research-environment-society/). Degree Requirements for Dual-Title M.S. To qualify for the TREES dual-title degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Ecology M.S. program. In addition, they must satisfy the TREES program requirements for the dual-title M.S. degree. Refer to the M.S. Degree Requirements section of the TREES Bulletin page (https://bulletins.psu.edu/graduate/programs/majors/transdisciplinary- research-environment-society/). Some courses may satisfy both the Ecology program requirements and those of the TREES dual-title program. The Ecology program requires students pursuing a M.S. degree to produce a master's thesis. Dual-title students must write the thesis on

Subject

ECLGY

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course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 3 Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.

Subject

ECLGY

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1

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3

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course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.

Subject

ECLGY

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1

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9

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course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 999 No description.

Subject

ECLGY

Credits (min)

1

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15

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Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

0 Credits/Maximum of 999 No description.

Subject

ECLGY

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 6 Supervised experience in development of instructional materials, organizing and conducting lectures, laboratories, and evaluating students in Ecology- related undergraduate courses.

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ECLGY

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1

Credits (max)

3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 999 No description.

Subject

ECLGY

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

15

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

0 Credits/Maximum of 999 No description.

Subject

ECLGY

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu