Introduction to ecology

This class comprises lectures using slides on the diversity and evolution of living creatures, the qualities of creature populations, various
interrelationships between creatures in biotic communities, and the structures and functions of ecosystems.

evolutionary ecology, population, community, ecosystem, conservation ecology

1. Biodiversity
2. The evolution and ecology of living creatures (1)
3. The evolution and ecology of living creatures (2)
4. The evolution and ecology of living creatures (3)
5. The growth and dynamics of populations; report
6. The structure of plant communities and the history of plant lifestyles
7. Animal behavior and society (1)
8. Animal behavior and society (2)
9. Biotic communities and ecological positions; report
10. Interrelationships between creatures (1)
11. Interrelationships between creatures (2)
12. Changes in biotic communities (ecological shift)
13. Structures and functions of ecosystems (1)
14. Structures and functions of ecosystems (2); report
15. Conserving biodiversity and ecosystems; class questionnaire
16. Final test

Syllabus (Japanese site only)