Evolutionary ecology
Biology Master, ENS – M1
2026-2027 - Semester 1
UNBIO1-038 - Evolutionary Ecology
6 ECTS
—2026-2027 Program & Syllabus—
Year and Semester : M1 | S1
Duration : from September 2026 to January 2027
Hours : 9am-12pm (Tuesdays)
Coordinator :
ECTS :
6
Keywords :
Eco-evolutionary feedbacks, life history theory, aging, behavioral ecology, natural selection, sexual selection, ecological interactions, epidemiology
Prerequisites for the course :
Elementary ecology and evolutionary biology, population ecology
Course objectives and description :
This is an intermediate-level course in evolutionary ecology. The course is designed to address the foundational themes of evolutionary ecology and provide adequate preparation for specialized, graduate-level courses. Topics covered in this class include : the origin of phenotypic variation, ecological causes of and constraints on natural selection, and the study of adaptation ; evolution of life history traits, mating strategies and sex-related traits, social behavior (in human and non-human species) ; the ecology and evolution of interactions among species, evolution of symbiosis, and evolution of diseases and resistance.
Assessment / evaluation :
written exam
Course material (hand-outs, online presentation available, …) :
hand-outs, online presentations available
