In this course, students will learn the ecology of the various organisms living in Antarctica. The targeted organisms vary from the small terrestrial organisms such as bacteria and mosses to the much larger marine animals such as mammals and seabirds. The research approaches also differ depending on the target species, and those include the genetic analysis and the bio-logging. Throughout the course, students will gain the basic understanding of the ecology of the Antarctic organisms as well the human activities related the Antarctic science and industries within the Antarctica.