Ecology

William D. Bowman is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder, affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Mountain Research Station, and the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. He earned his Ph.D. from Duke University. Dr. Bowman has taught courses in introductory ecology, plant ecology, plant-soil interactions, and ecosystems ecology, and for over three decades he directed undergraduate summer field courses and research programs. His research focuses on the intersections of physiological ecology, community dynamics, and ecosystem function, particularly in the context of environmental change.Sally D. Hacker is a Professor at Oregon State University, Corvallis, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She has taught courses in introductory ecology, community ecology, and marine biology. She is particularly interested in promoting active and experiential learning for students interested in ecology and field experiences. Dr.Hacker's research explores the structure, function, and services of natural and managed ecosystems under varying contexts of species interactions and global change. She has conducted research with plants and animals in rocky intertidal, estuarine, and coastal dune ecosystems. Her work has most recently focused on the protective role of coastal ecosystems in mitigating the vulnerability from climate change.

The chapters follow a logical story line with useful case studies and review material extremely helpful to students at different stages of learning and development. It will challenge students, yet provide a framework for understanding the material." - William Hintz, The University of Toledo

• 1. The Web of Life Unit 1. Organisms and Their Environment 2. The Physical Environment3. The Biosphere4. Coping with Environmental Variation: Temperature and Water5. Coping with Environmental Variation: Energy Unit 2. Evolutionary Ecology6. Evolution and Ecology7. Life History8. Behavioral Ecology Unit 3. Populations9. Population Distribution and Abundance10. Population Dynamics11. Population Growth and Regulation Unit 4. Species Interactions12. Predation13. Parasitism14. Competition15. Mutualism and Commensalism Unit 5. Communities16. The Nature of Communities17. Change in Communities18. Biogeography19. Species Diversity in Communities Unit 6. Ecosystems20. Production21. Energy Flow and Food Webs22. Nutrient Supply and Cycling Unit 7. Applied and Large-Scale Ecology23. Conservation Biology24. Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Management25. Global Ecology