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G10251 |
Applied Microbiology
- Based on understanding of physiology and metabolism of microbes, this lecture is focused on the relationship of microbes with humans, especially with industry, ecological purification, sanitation, drug, foods, toxins, agriculture, energy sources, roles in genetic engineering.
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G10324 |
Animal Diversity and Phylogeny
- Systematics is the study of evolution and phylogeny of organisms by investigating their diversity and distribution. Topics of this course include comparative morphology and physiology, adaptation, evolutionary trends, and principles and methods of classification of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
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G10325 |
Population Genetics
- This course will provide the conceptual foundations of evolutionary theories and principles of population genetics by examining genetic structure of populations and its relationship to various evolutionary processes. Specifically, the concepts of random mating, inbreeding, random drift, assortative mating and selection as they relate to natural populations will be examined.
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G10326 |
Molecular Ecology
- This course explores practices and limitations of the application of molecular genetics to ecology, evolution and natural resource management. Topics will include the use of molecular markers in studies of genetic individuality, parentage, kinship, population substructure, species boundaries, and phylogenetics of closely related species.
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G10327 |
Sensory and Cognitive Ecology
- This course explores abilities of living organisms to acquire and use information from the environment through their sensory systems. It takes interdisciplinary perspectives combining animal behavior, ecology, cognitive science, physics, mathematics, and information theory.
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G10328 |
Evolution of Life Histories
- This course introduces life history theory as an integrated framework for understanding the evolution of life cycles. Students will acquire a solid foundation and comparative methods to investigate life history adaptation and analyzes demographic structure, reaction norms, phenotypic variation in fitness, trade-offs between number and size of offspring, reproductive investment, reproductive lifespan, and aging.
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G10329 |
Biology of Phenotypes
- In this course, students study how genetic and environmental differences affect morphology, behavioral development, behavior patterns and extended phenotypes. Students will explore the interactions among multiple geneticand environmental variables that influence specific behaviors, and will also discuss phenotypic plasticity.
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G10330 |
Human Impact on Envionment
- Overview of human impacts on the natural environment will be discussed, including human life in ecosystem, urbanization, industrialization, energy and resource, pollution, and global environmental problems, etc. This course will also covers basic principle of air, water, and soil environment, fate and transport of pollution in ecosystem, and highly sophisticated environmental technology and policy in modern society.
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G10332 |
Landscape and Restoration Ecology
- Landscape ecology is a subdiscipline of ecology and geography that investigates effects of landscape structure on the distribution and health of organisms. Restoration ecology explores ways to recuperate degraded ecosystems by human intervention. This course introduces theoretical basis and practices of landscape and restoration ecology to restore natural habitats and reestablish ecologically healthy relationship with nature.
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3/3 |
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G10334 |
Ecology and Epidemiology
- Epidemiology is the study of the distribution, effects and causes of diseases in populations, and the means by which they may be treated or prevented. It deals with ecological dynamics of not only infectious diseases such as avian influenza but also conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Students will also learn how data collected at the population level are most effectively translated into health policy and/or legislated regulation.
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G10336 |
Biology of Specific Taxa
- In this course, students will investigate the anatomy, phylogeny, evolution, physiology, and ecology of animals in a taxonomic group (e.g. mammals, avians, crustaceans, fishes, arthropods) and plants (e.g. dicots, monocots etc. )to be designated by the instructor each semester.
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G10340 |
Molecular Systematics and Practice
- In this course students learn principles of molecular systematics that is widely being used as a powerful modern tool for systematics and taxonomy. Practice of computer programs for building phylogenetic trees of diverse taxa will be taught with hands on materials in a computing lab
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3/3 |
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G10341 |
Ecological Modeling
- Ecological modeling uses mathematical models and systems analysis techniques to describe ecosystems and to manage environmental health. This course applies mathematical modeling and computer simulation techniques to ecologically-sound management of environment and natural resources.
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G10342 |
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G10346 |
Statistical Analysis in EcoScience
- This course will provide scientific communication skills such as writing techniques for scientific documents including thesis, and oral presentation.
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G10348 |
Conservation Biology
- Conservation biology is the study of evolution, maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. It seeks ways to protect and manage biodiversity by combining principles and experiences from biological sciences as well as social sciences such as natural resource management and economics.
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3/3 |
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G16254 |
Advanced EcoScience I
- In this course, a major topic in systematics, evolution, ecology, behavior or environment that represents an important development in the field will be chosen and discussed. Both classical and recent literature will be read and presented by the instructor and students.
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3/3 |
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G16417 |
Behavioral Ecology I
- This course presents the principles of Behavioral Ecology for graduate students beginning their study in animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. Lectures will focus on how behavior contributes to the survival and reproduction of organisms from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. The key topics covered in this course include natural selection and evolution, genes and the environment, learning, foraging behavior, predatory-prey interactions, habitat selection and migration, and animal communication. Students in this course are exposed to the processes of scientific investigation and to reading the primary literature of behavioral ecology.
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3/3 |
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G16418 |
Ecological Genomics I
- Ecological Genomics is a new research field based on the recent integration of two independent disciplines, Ecology and Genomics. This discipline seeks answers to the scientific questions of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology through the knowledge and methodology of Genomics. Students will learn Ecological Genomics in the evolutionary context of genetic information and variation retained in genomic data with the aim of understanding biological adaptation and evolution of natural organisms within population and also learn structures and functionings of genomes to understand the relationship between the organism and its biotic and abiotic environments.
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G16419 |
Evolutionary Genomics
- Genomic structures (e.g. chromosomes, chromatin structure, the number and arrangement of genes, regulatory and structural sequence organization, protein coding pattern) of organisms undergo changes upon short- and long-term evolutionary processes. Understanding evolutionary genomics provides tools to reconstruct evolutionary history from either within-species variation or between-species comparative analyses.
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G16420 |
Special Topics on Human and Environment
- dvanced course for human impact on environment. Overview of human impacts on the natural environment will be discussed, including human life in ecosystem, urbanization, industrialization, energy and resource, pollution, and global environmental problems, etc. This course will also covers basic principle of air, water, and soil environment, fate and transport of pollution in ecosystem, and highly sophisticated environmental technology and policy in modern society.
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G16423 |
Advanced Ecology I
- This course provides the principles of Ecology, which is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Lectures will focus on understanding the distribution and abundance of organisms at individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Students in this course apply theoretical modeling to solving questions in Ecology.
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G16424 |
Practice of EcoScienceⅠ
- This course is for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, or for those who have just completed their undergraduate education. The primary aim of this course is to study the diversity of ecosystems in Korea or around the world. In addition to understanding the ecology of the particular ecosystem where the research is conducted, successful completion of the course will provide experience in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation of results.
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G16425 |
Ecoconvergence Science I
- In this course, ecology, environment, behavior and other topics in EcoScience will be explored in domains of non-biology disciplines such as humanity, engineering, law, art and education. Lecturers will be invited from various expertises to provide inspiration for interdisciplinary research and applications.
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G16426 |
Evolutionary Ecology I
- Evolutionary ecology is an integrative science dealing with diverse themes of ecology and evolutionary biology on the basis of the techniques and approaches from both disciplines. This course has a special purpose of providing a synthetic overview of the subject through learning conceptual and empirical advances in the field for two semesters, Evolutionary Ecology I and II courses.
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G17271 |
Microbial Methodology I
- The lecture deals with Microbial Methodology involving setting up hypothesis incorporating with experimental designs to performing experiments, performance of experiments, taking lab notes, writing papers, oral presentation, and thesis examination.
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G17415 |
Advanced Taxonomy
- This course focused on the diagnostic morphological characters and kinds of each taxon for experts in identification and classification of the animal and plant.
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G17417 |
Advanced course of Animal Phylogenetics
- This course provides a key element of biological aspects for diverse animal taxa including invertebrate and vertebrate groups and profound knowledge of animal phylogenetics through the update of most recently published molecular phylogenetic studies.
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3/3 |
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G17988 |
Seminars in EcoScienceⅠ
- Seminar series presented by invited professionals, professors, and students. Open in every semester.
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G17990 |
Evolutionary BiologyⅠ
- Concepts, methodology, theory and facts that are essential to understanding biological evolution will be learned at advanced level. Topics include causes of genetic variation, genetic drift, natural selection, biogeography, quantitative genetics, evolution of gene regulation, evolution of development, and selfish genetic elements.
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3/3 |
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G17993 |
Physiology & Biochemistry of Microbiology
- The aim of this lecture is to study the diversitymicrobial metabolism focusing on the following themes: I. Oxidation of Anorganic Compounds II. Microbial Fermentation III. Anorganic Respiration IV. Microbial Photosynthesis
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G10337 |
Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment
- This course covers identification, classification, and effects of physical, chemical, and biological factors which may influence the health of ecosystems with an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative analyses of environmental risk factors.
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3/3 |
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G10347 |
Plant Diversity and Phylogeny
- Systematics is the study of evolution and phylogeny of organisms by investigating their diversity and distribution. Topics of this course include comparative morphology and physiology, adaptation, evolutionary trends, and principles and methods of classification of plants.
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3/3 |
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G10351 |
Animal Communication
- This course analyzes the general principles that govern the evolution of animal communication systems. Special emphasis will be on sexual and social communication due to their critical roles in reproduction and social interaction. Implications of animal communication theories for understanding human language, art, music, culture, and media will also be addressed.
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G10353 |
Ecosystem Models
- This course covers the systematic analysis of ecosystem structure and function, along with the principle and development of structural, mathematical, and computer models to simulate the interactions between system elements, such as energy and mass transfers. The model application techniques is also discussed in terms of their ability to predict and manage the natural ecosystem.
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G10357 |
Population Ecology
- This course aims to describe and predict the structure and dynamics of population systems, and to provide an evolutionary view of population ecology. The course deals with demography, predator-prey systems, competition, dispersal, and population stability. It also covers the evolution of life histories and characteristics of meta-populations. Through examination of case studies of various plants and animals, it will provide a framework for further consideration of human population ecology.
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G10362 |
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G10363 |
Museum Studies
- Museum studies prepares students with skills to organize and manage museums and museum collections.
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G10364 |
Ecological Education and Practice
- The course will consists of lectures and hands-on field and laboratory practice of group projects involving elementary, middle, and/or high school students.
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G10365 |
International Field Practices in EcoScience
- Individual training in all aspects of an international field-based research project. This course is for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, or for those who have just completed the undergraduate education. The primary aim is to prepare students for challenges expected during graduate research. The secondary aim is to trigger student's creativity, interest and independence by exposing them to exotic surroundings and study subjects in a variety of ecosystems: northern subarctic and palearctic habitats, temperate natural forests, desert and semidesert areas, as well as tropical rain forests. Students will join active research programs conducted by the Faculty/Teachers, who will instruct students in ecology of the ecosystem where the study site will be located. The students will be required to plan and complete mini-research projecs, the results of which they will later present as paper. Successful completion of the course will provide experiences in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, presentation of results, and the ecology of the particular ecosystem where the research is conducted.
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G10368 |
Experimental Design for EcoScience
- In this course students learn to formulate questions and translate them into research experiments. They follow the steps of research process that includes the reporting of the results. Topics covered include program evaluation, meta-analytic design, nonexperimental observational research, survey research, and experimental design. Students will study classic research literature and design their own research project.
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G10369 |
Scientific Writing in EcoScience
- In this course students learn to analyze experimental data, using on statistical methods. Both parametric and nonparametric tests will be taught
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G16255 |
Advanced EcoScience II
- In this course, a major topic in systematics, evolution, ecology, behavior or environment that represents an important development in the field will be chosen and discussed. Both classical and recent literature will be read and presented by the instructor and students.
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G16427 |
Behavioral Ecology II
- Behavioral Ecology II examines theoretical and empirical research on topics in the field of sexual selection (mate choice, alternative breeding strategies, sexual conflict, mating systems, parental care) and social evolution (kin selection, cooperative breeding, eusociality, altruism, cooperation). Students in this course are exposed to incorporating the hypothetico-deductive approach, using observations and experiments to test hypotheses of behavioral ecology.
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G16431 |
Practice of EcoScience II
- The primary aim of this course is to explore the diversity of ecosystems in Korea or around the world. This course focuses on individual training in all aspects of field-based research projects. Upon completing a research project, the student gives a presentation on the findings.
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G16432 |
Ecoconvergence Science II
- In this course, ecology, environment, behavior and other topics in EcoScience will be explored in domains of non-biology disciplines such as humanity, engineering, law, art and education. To provide inspiration for interdisciplinary research and applications, extensive literature by non-biology experts will be selected and studied.
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G16433 |
Evolutionary Ecology II
- Following themes will be covered in the courses of Evolutionary Ecology I and II. The recurring themes as like variation, natural selection, adaptation, phenotype plasticity, population structure. Reproduction and life histories. Sexual selection and behavior. Interspecific interaction. Evolutionary parasitology. Adaption to anthropogenic changes.
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G17272 |
Microbial Methodology II
- The lecture covers the advanced microbial experimental approaches including microbial molecular genetics, microbial analysis, microbial biochemistry. This program helps students to develop experimental methods of a graduate-level research.
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G17416 |
Method in Animal diversity
- This course provides an overview of animal diversity in their forms and functions with an emphasis of observation and investigation of specimens (alive and/or preserved materials) of key animal taxa (invertebrates and vertebrates). It also includes technical details of field collection, identification of species, systematics of animal taxa, and methods in animal diversity.
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G17989 |
Seminars in EcoScienceⅡ
- Seminar series presented by invited professionals, professors, and students. Open in every semester.
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3/3 |
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G17991 |
Evolutionary BiologyⅡ
- Concepts, methodology, theory and facts that are essential to understanding biological evolution will be learned at advanced level. Topics include the history of life, species and speciation, sexual selection, theory of phylogenetic tree, coevolution, genetic conflict, disease evolution, and human evolution.
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G17992 |
Special Topics in Microbiology Ⅱ
- The aim of this lecture is to widen the scope that used to focus on industrial application of interest during the course of master or Ph.D. degree and to promote the ability to apply what is taught to other area by selecting topics that exhibit enormous progress recently and studying the cause and importance of such progress (mostly through references).
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G18699 |
Eukaryotic Microbiology
- This course addresses the evolution, ecology, systematics, physiology, and genomics of protists, which refer to all the eukaryotic organisms that are not classified into animals, plants, or fungi. The use of microscopes, culturing, and basic molecular sequence analysis techniques are also components of the course.
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G18700 |
Symbioses
- This course addresses symbioses—the living together of two or more species-in the natural world. We will explore examples of symbiosis ranging from modern-day coral-algal associations to past associations like the cyanobacterium-protist symbiosis that led to the origin of eukaryotic photosynthesis.
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