Introduction to Quantitative Ecology

Course Details

  • Acronym

    Q SCI 454

  • Instructor(s)

    Tim Essington

  • Quarter

    Winter 2026

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Other marine biology elective

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc

  • Prerequisites

    MATH 125, MATH 135, or Q SCI 292; and Q SCI 381 or STAT 311

Course Description

Examines concepts in ecological modeling focusing on the rationale, interpretation, and motivation for modeling in ecological sciences. Explores individual, population, and ecosystem-based models. Excel-based computer exercises, model building and interpretation, readings.

Co-lists: co-listed with FISH 454. Taking any of FISH/Q SCI 454 counts as the same course with the same instructor; only difference is the registration restrictions for different sections.

Registration restrictions:

FISH 454: Seniors,5th Year,Grads only

Q SCI 454: None

Major requirements: Other marine biology elective, 400-level elective

Minor requirements: Aquatic & Fishery Sciences elective

course syllabus