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Reading Assignments
Section		Chapters
* The following sections correspond to those shown in the course syllabus.
I.	To prepare for the course, explore your knowledge of ecology Course introduction: Introduction to ecology	Smith & Smith, Chapter 1 & Glossary Handouts: Landmarks in ecology (Brewer) SI units summary SI units summary online (NIST)

II.	Ecology of individual organisms: Principles	Smith & Smith, Chapter 5

III.	The physical environment & organismal adaptations Solar Radiation Photobiology Energy Balance Climate Water Relations Photosynthesis	Smith & Smith, Chapters 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 10 Handout: Wavebands Sample questions for examination I Examination I: Monday, February 24 (target completion for quizzes 1 - 5: February 21)

IV.	Populations: Growth & density	Smith & Smith, Chapters 8, 9, & 11

V.	The population-community ecology interface: Species interactions	Smith & Smith, Chapters 12, 13, 14, & 15 Handout: Table of species interactions Sample questions for examination II Examination II: Friday, March 30 (target completion for quizzes 6 - 12: March 27)

VI.	Community & ecosystem ecology	Smith & Smith, Chapter 16 Handout: Cyclic succession (or replacement succession)

VII.	Community structure & development	Smith & Smith, Chapter 17, 18, & 19 Handout: Cyclic succession (or replacement succession)

VIII.	Ecosystems: Energy flow	Smith & Smith, Chapter 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 27

IX.	Ecosystems of the world: A survey	Smith & Smith, Chapters 20, 24, 25, 26, & 27 Note. Although the readings for this section will not be covered during class session, you are responsible for a thorough study of the material on world ecosystems. Handout: Table 12-4 on NPP of ecosystems Sample questions for final examination Final examination: Monday, May 11 8 a.m. - midnight for off-campus students On-campus UI students: By appointment (target completion for quizzes 13 -16: May 8)