Duncan Menge

I learned a lot about many different fields of ecology and biology, as well as what my fellow students are studying.

We learned how to think critically about the chemical/nutrient cyclings driving Earth's ecosystems, and in particularly their response(s) to global change.

learned about research of a variety of people in the field

I feel that I gained a broader understanding of the relationship between nutrient cycling, physical processes, and ecosystem function. I was able to understand ecosystem dynamics better and relate literature to what I learned.

I learned so much about ecology and how the natural processes of the world impact the environment at various scales.

This course covered broad range of topics relating to the general ecology of ecosystems, nutrient cycling, and the current state of climate change.

I learned about nutrient cycling in ecosystems, nutrient limitation for plant growth and productivity, a little about stoichiometry, and current topics on climate change.

critical thinking and intense problem solving

A lot of qualitative thinking, of course particularly in relation to ecosystems.

Provides deeper understanding of functions and mechanisms driving our ecosystem and how they are impacted by time and global change.