This course will use readings and discussion to examine the properties of invaders and invaded communities, using case histories to illustrate. Instructors will lead the first two sessions. After that, students will rotate responsibility of discussion leader. To be well prepared, each student is expected to bring either their marked copy of the papers or reading notes. When leading discussion, the student should supply a 1-page outline plus a listing of complete citations to other references consulted.
Overheads are useful when figures are discussed.
Elton, C.S. 1958. The ecology of invasions by animals and plants. Hengeveld, R. 1989. Dynamics of biological invasions. Ecology of biological invasions of North America and Hawaii.