Chemical Ecology

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CourseBY 674

Study of chemical interactions between organisms or between organisms and their environment. Topics include chemical signaling between organisms, sensing of the chemical environment, and chemical defenses against predators, pathogens, biofoulers, or competitors. Students will be introduced to these topics in a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Independent project/paper required. Preq: Graduate standing.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

BY 674