2022 Survival of the Fittest

2022 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Survival of the Fittest

Course Description

Have you ever wondered about how the environment really works? How does the balance of power function within ecosystems? In this course, students will learn about the various interactions that occur between an organism and its ecosystem. This course will focus on key topics such as the big picture interactions of food webs and trophic levels within ecosystems alongside small-scale interspecific interactions. Through in-depth class discussions alongside opportunities such as exploring how to find the best ecosystem for a small organism and replicate it in real life, students will gain an enriching look into the biological and ecological sciences.

Eligibility

Student at the Inno Summer Institute
Cannot take Have You Ever Wondered...?

Outline

Day 1: What is Ecology?
Day 2: Evolution
Day 3: Inter-specific Interactions
Day 4: Interactions Within an Ecosystem
Day 5: Habitats and Population Growth
Day 6: Habitats Cont.
Day 7: Invasive Species
Day 8: Human Interaction with the Environment
Day 9: Final Project Work Day
Day 10: Presentations