Content:

During this lecture, students are introduced to ecological field research and its associated observational and experimental study designs. The practical will consist of conducting experiments in semi-natural field setups to study cause-and-effect relationships as well as observational field studies. The data are analyzed using modern statistics and the conclusions presented and discussed.

Learning outcomes:

1. Students will acquire insights in ecological processes

2. Students will learn to design studies aimed at investigate ecological processes

3. Students will learn how study cause-effect relationships and the value of experimental and observational field studies

4.  Students learn to analyze, interpret and present ecological research data