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11 January 20061st class meeting

(Miller Chapter 1)

Environmental Biology

ECOL 206University of Arizona

spring 2006

Kevin Bonine, Ph.D.

Alice Boyle, Kristen Potter, Graduate TAs

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1. Introductions2. Course Overview and Objectives3. Syllabus4. Homework for Friday

Environmental Biology 206

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3. Kristen Potter

Your Instructors…

1. Kevin Bonine (in Florida until Sunday 15 Jan 2006)

2. Alice Boyle

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10-15 January 2006

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3. Human Influence

-Society/Culture-Affluence-Population-Role

Course Overview

1. Environmental Science (what is it?)

2. Ecology and Evolution-Energy-Nutrients-Interactions among species and the abiotic

environment-Adaptations-Processes

Greater Earless Lizard

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Overall course objectives

• Grasp scientific material (content & literacy)

• Provide real-world relevancy and applications

• Place in context of students’ lives

• Foster life-long appreciation and respect for:- field, findings, ecosystem services, biodiversity,etc.

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Where and when was this photo taken?

Santa Cruz River at A-Mountain, Tucson, early 1900s

Current downtown Tucson

Habitat Modification = leading cause of species/population declines

9Sierra MagazineJan/Feb 2006Global Climate Change

10Sierra MagazineJan/Feb 2006Global Climate Change

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Magazine AdMen’s JournalJan 2006

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Wright and Nebel 2002

Human Economy depends on Healthy Environment

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Brennan and Withgott 2005

Ecosystem Services…

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Developed Countries

1.2 billion people (~19%)

high average per capita purchasing powerhave 85% world’s wealth

use 88% natural resourcesgenerate 75% waste and pollution

Developing Countries

81% of the peoplehave 15% world’s wealth

use 12% world’s natural resourcesproduce 25% waste and pollution

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Environmental Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology(consumption)

Poor parents in a

developing country

need to have 70-200 children to equal the

environmental impact of 2 U.S.

children

(of a society)

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Syllabus

-Miller Text

-Website (http://eebweb.arizona.edu/)

(http://eebweb.arizona.edu/eeb_course_websites.htm)

then search for ECOL 206

-Additional Readings as PDF files on website

-Schedules and Reading Assignments to be updated on course website

-Speth Book

Both available at Antigone Books on 4th Ave.

(Ishmael on Reserve in Science Library)

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Syllabus (con’t)

-Exams, Cumulative Final

-Attendance, Participation, and Quizzes

-Current Environmental Events Journal (due Fridays)

-Group Semester Project (2 inspirations on next slides)- and Oral Presentation

-Field Trips and Lab (take notes)

-Lab Notebook, Quizzes, Attendance, Assignments

Course Work Details

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Sierra MagazineJan/Feb 2006

Savannah Walters

Pump ‘em Up founder (age 13)

-Properly inflated tires save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

-Save much more gas than is under Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

http://arctic.fws.gov/

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Sierra Magazine

Jan/Feb 2006

Ross Evansgrew up in Tucson

Started Xtracycle

-Bikes as trucks in

developing countries-Adds 15” to length of bike

-Hauls ~150 lbs.

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Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming

Miller, 2003

~Ecological Footprint

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Ecological Footprint Homework for Friday 13 January

1 ha = 2.47 acres

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Ecological Footprint Homework for Friday 13 January

1. Calculate your Ecological Footprint at:

http://www.earthday.net/footprint/index.asp

2. Calculate your Ecological Footprint a second time, but pretend you live in a different country (be creative about choosing your other country)

Bring the calculated numbers (in hectares) to class on Friday.

(and bring your calculator to class too!)