An example of a food web diagram. (Courtesy of USGS.)
Prof. Daniel Rothman
12.517
Spring 2000
Graduate
This course features a complete reading list and student presentation topics in the assignments section.
In this class we will critically review both classical works and recent literature on complexity in ecology. The emphasis will be on developing quantitative theories in the context of experimental and observational data. We will meet twice weekly for roundtable discussions.