Macroecology / Biogeography

How is biodiversity distributed across the Earth? What ecological, evolutionary, and historical factors determine these patterns of biodiversity distribution? What changes have human activities brought about in the global distribution of biodiversity? In this course unit, we will study the role of spatiotemporal variations in the environment on a global scale on the dynamics of biodiversity. In particular, we will examine the influence of long-term climate cycles on both past and present organism diversity. We will also address the impact of human activities and global changes on biodiversity on a global scale.

" - Understanding the connections between biogeography, macroecology, macroevolution, and conservation biology;

- Developing an understanding of ecology that integrates multiple spatial and temporal scales, as well as functional and evolutionary aspects;

- "Developing a multidisciplinary approach to the study of biodiversity."

Fundamentals of Community Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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