Winter Mammalian EcologyMammalian Winter Ecology
This is a 2-credit course (EFB 484/684) available to juniors, seniors and graduate students.  The course meets during March Break at the Adirondack Ecological Center.  Students learn about adaptations of mammals for winter through a combination of presentations and hands-on, field-oriented experiences. Click on the image to go to more information. Course Objectives & Assignments, Course Schedule

Wildlife Habitats & Populations
This is a 4-credit course (EFB 493/693) available to seniors and graduate students that meets during the Fall Semester.  The course builds on concepts and techniques in ecology to explore the decision-making processes of wildlife management.  Students learn habitat evaluation, population analysis and planning through an educational approach that emphasizes problem solving and teamwork.  Click on the image to go to more information (some pages are restricted access).
 
 

Ecosystem Modeling
This is a 2-credit course (EFB797) available to graduate students that meets during the Spring Semester.  The course uses the Stella modeling system (no prior experience required) to explore ecosystem relationships in the Adirondacks.  Students learn the power that constructing models and running simulations can bring to understanding complex systems.  Students build models of individual components of the Adirondack ecosystem and meet for a weekend retreat to create an ecosystem model. Click on the image to go to more information.