Forest Ecology Lab
Forest Ecology Lab reviews F&W ECOL 550 concepts through field observation and ecosystem models, focusing on native species interactions and quantitative sampling techniques.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.81 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Apply fundamental ecological principles in forest ecosystems.
Identify native and non-native members of local forest ecosystems and observe their interactions.
Select appropriate quantitative field sampling techniques for ecological investigations.
Critically evaluate survey and experimental data and draw appropriate scientific conclusions.
Apply software tools to organize, analyze, and present data and support reasoning.
Formulate hypotheses, design experimental protocols to falsify those hypotheses, graph/analyze/interpret results, and present studies in oral and written forms in manners appropriate for science.
Design and conduct independent research, incorporating primary scientific literature, applying advanced ecological sampling techniques, analyzing complex datasets with appropriate software tools, and presenting findings in professional formats that contribute to the scientific understanding of forest ecosystems.
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
Course mapF&W ECOL 550 or concurrent enrollment, or graduate/professional standing
- F&WECOL 550 · prior_or_concurrent
- graduate/professional standing
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- F&WECOL 550 · prior_or_concurrent
- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.81 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
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Topics
- Field-based ecological concepts and species interactions
- Ecosystem modeling
- Quantitative field sampling methods
Skills
- Applying fundamental ecological principles in forest ecosystems
- Selecting quantitative field sampling techniques
- Using software tools for data organization and analysis
- Conducting independent research and presenting findings professionally
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