Okinawa Institute Of Science And Technology (OIST) Ecology and Evolution
Okinawa Institute Of Science And Technology (OIST)

Okinawa Institute Of Science And Technology (OIST)

Ecology and Evolution

Onna, Japan

Course

Apr 2024

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Ecology and Evolution postgraduate programme explores the principles and processes driving ecological interactions and evolutionary change. Students will learn to analyze ecological data, understand organismal diversity, and assess environmental influences on populations and communities. The course emphasizes practical skills through laboratory and fieldwork experiences.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse roles in environmental consulting, conservation, research, and education. Potential positions include ecological researcher, conservation biologist, and wildlife manager, equipping students with the knowledge to address pressing environmental challenges.

This course covers biological phenomena at or above the scale of a single organism. We will broadly cover topics in evolutionary biology and ecology including but not limited to population genetics, animal behavior, adaptation and natural selection, speciation, phylogenetics, population biology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, and macroecology.

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