This course on reconstructing ancient food webs aims to explore the hidden order within ecosystems by analyzing trophic networks. The learning outcomes include understanding how energy flows through living systems, the impact of evolution on ecological niches, and the significance of mass extinctions. The course covers skills such as analyzing network structures, simulating food webs, and identifying ecological implications. The teaching method involves a conversation with an expert in the field, discussing research findings and their broader implications. This course is intended for individuals interested in ecology, evolution, sustainability, and technological innovation.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
About Jennifer Dunne
Can we reconstruct this
How did you put it together
Paleo biologists
Loggers totten
Gut contents
Functional morphology
Uncertainty
Evolutionary dead end
Astrobiological implications
Distribution of food webs
Network structure
Species extinctions
Simulations
Robustness
Anthropocene
Human Use Networks
Identifying Missing Companies
Ecological Implications of Food Webs
Conclusion
The Future of Science
The Meta
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute
