Forestry and Natural Resources

Summer Practicum Syllabus 2019

Includes Syllabi for the Following Courses: Natural Resources Practicum (FNR 37010), Forest Habitats and Communities Practicum (FNR 37050), Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Practicum (FNR 37100), Forestry Practicum (FNR 37200), and Wildlife Practicum (FNR 37300)

This document is subject to change. Any changes will be announced and posted in classrooms. Weekly schedules will be provided by your instructors at the beginning of the week. Those schedules are subject to change. FNR Summer Practicum is a crash course in field work. Field work is subject to change.

Pay attention and go with the flow.

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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3

2019 Practicum Course Schedule ................................................................................................... 3

FNR Summer Practicum Policies ..................................................................................................... 4

Summer Practicum Course Syllabi .................................................................................................. 8

FNR 37010 Natural Resources Practicum (Week 1) .................................................................... 8

FNR 37050 Forest Habitats and Communities Practicum (Week 2) ......................................... 11

FNR 37100 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Practicum .............................................................. 15

FNR 37100 Week 2 – Fisheries Gear Proficiency & Field Reporting ..................................... 16

FNR 37100 Week 3 – Ecological Health of the Iron River Michigan in Relation to Past Mining Activities ................................................................................................................... 20

FNR 37100 Week 4 – Aquaculture ........................................................................................ 22

FNR 37100 Week 5 – Lake Monitoring and Management.................................................... 24

FNR 37200 – Forestry Practicum ............................................................................................... 26

FNR 37200 Week 3 – Natural Resources Measurements ..................................................... 27

FNR 37200 Week 4 – Silviculture .......................................................................................... 29

FNR 37200 Week 5a – Manufacturing and Forest Valuation ............................................... 31

FNR 37200 Week 5b – Urban Ecology and Urban Forestry .................................................. 33

FNR 37300 Wildlife Practicum ................................................................................................... 35

FNR 37300 Week 3 – Bird Week ........................................................................................... 36

FNR 37300 Week 4 – Mammals Week.................................................................................. 39

FNR 37300 Week 5 – Herps and Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Week .................................. 42

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Introduction Welcome to FNR Summer Practicum! The goal of this series of courses is to give the students an intensive field experience while exercising the skills they have learned in previous courses and to prepare for courses to come. Students of all majors should expect long days in the field, often followed by homework or studying. Study weeks typically run from Monday through Friday with an exam on Saturday mornings. Each instructor will provide a schedule for their week. Inclement weather or other circumstances may arise to cause a change in the schedule. All students are expected to remain flexible and make course work a priority over recreational plans. The best way to succeed in FNR Summer Practicum are simple factors that are important in all careers:

- Be prepared. Check the news board in the dining hall each evening at dinner for weather updates and equipment needs for the next day. The required equipment listed in this syllabus is not a final list of what you’ll need. Hardhats are always required in the woods.

- Be early and ready to work at start time. The vans will pull away promptly, and have no obligation to postpone the day because someone is late.

- Be present. Focus on the current task. Learn from it. Grow from it. One activity may not be what you want to do for the rest of your life – that, too, is a lesson learned.

If you have questions or concerns in the weeks leading up to FNR Summer Practicum or while we are up in Michigan, I am available to help. I will be living in right there at Covenant Point with you. My door is always open. Cortney Mycroft Summer Practicum Director Campus Office: Pfendler Hall G021A Campus Office Phone: 765-494-8103 Cell Phone: 765-918-7555 Email: mycroftc@purdue.edu

2019 Practicum Course Schedule

Arrival: You may arrive at Covenant Point after 3PM Saturday, May 4 and must be there by 5:30PM Sunday, May 5. Week # Dates (Mon – Sat) Fisheries Students Forestry Students Wildlife Students

1 May 6 – May 11 FNR 37010 Farlee, Shao 2 May 13 – May 18

FNR 37100

Goforth FNR 37050 Flaherty, Jenkins 3 May 20 – May 25 Sepúlveda

FNR 37200

Fei FNR

37300

Dunning 4 May 27 – June 1 Brown Jacobs

Zhou, Purcell, Hardiman

Zollner

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4 Departure: Foresters will check out on Thursday, June 6 and depart for campus. The remainder of students will check-out after exams conclude mid-morning Saturday, June 8. Everyone must be checked-out before anyone can depart.

FNR Summer Practicum Policies Student Conduct Each student is required to sign the “Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Summer Practicum Code of Conduct” prior to arrival at Covenant Point Bible Camp in Iron River, Michigan. Signing this form acknowledges that Purdue University considers CPBC a “University Property” according to Regulations Governing Student Conduct, Disciplinary Proceedings, and Appeals Section A-5. Students that attend the Summer Practicum are expected to adhere to the same Purdue University Code of Honor as if they were attending classes on the West Lafayette campus. The rules at CPBC are designed for the safety and protection of CPBC property, staff, and their families as well as Purdue instructors, staff members, teaching assistants, drivers, students and guests. All Purdue instructors, staff members, teaching assistants, drivers, students and guests are expected to follow CPBC rules. Students will be informed of all CPBC rules during orientation on the Sunday evening before classes begin. It is important for students to know the following rules prior to arrival:

1) Alcohol is strictly prohibited at camp. 2) Firearms are prohibited. You may bring archery equipment.

Violent Behavior Policy Purdue University is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for members of the university community. Purdue strives to create an educational environment for students and a work environment for employees that promote educational and career goals. Violent Behavior impedes such goals. Therefore, Violent Behavior is prohibited in or on any University Facility or while participating in any university activity. Nondiscrimination Policy Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders and in conformance with the procedures and limitations as set forth in Executive Memorandum No. D-1, which provides specific contractual rights and remedies. Any student who believes they have been discriminated

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5 against may visit www.purdue.edu/report-hate to submit a complaint to the Office of Institutional Equity. Information may be reported anonymously. Disciplinary Actions Associated with Student Conduct Violent, unprofessional, and discriminatory behavior or language will not be tolerated at FNR Summer Practicum. This includes during class time, while traveling in Purdue vehicles, while at CPBC, and in Iron River. You represent Purdue University at all times during these five weeks. Breaking the “Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Summer Practicum Code of Conduct” will result in dismissal for the remainder of FNR Summer Practicum.

Academic Dishonesty Purdue prohibits "dishonesty in connection with any University activity. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University are examples of dishonesty." [Part 5, Section III-B-2-a, Student Regulations] Furthermore, the University Senate has stipulated that "the commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest." [University Senate Document 72-18, December 15, 1972] The first instance of cheating will result in a grade of zero for the exercise. The second instance will result in a zero for that week (regardless if the first instance was during that week). The third instance will result in dismissal from the remainder of FNR Summer Practicum. Each instance of academic dishonesty will be reported to the FNR Summer Practicum director who will notify the Office of the Dean of Students. More information listing which actions are considered Academic Dishonesty is available here: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/academic-integrity/. Use of Copyrighted Materials Students are expected, within the context of the Regulations Governing Student Conduct and other applicable University policies, to act responsibly and ethically by applying the appropriate exception under the Copyright Act to the use of copyrighted works in their activities and studies. The University does not assume legal responsibility for violations of copyright law by students who are not employees of the University. A Copyrightable Work created by any person subject to this policy primarily to express and preserve scholarship as evidence of academic advancement or academic accomplishment. Such works may include, but are not limited to, scholarly publications, journal articles, research bulletins, monographs, books, plays, poems, musical compositions and other works of artistic imagination, and works of students created in the course of their education, such as exams, projects, theses or dissertations, papers and articles. For additional information, refer to the University Regulations on policies: http://www.purdue.edu/policies/academic-research-affairs/ia3.html

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6 Attendance Students are expected to be present for every meeting of the classes in which they are enrolled. Only the instructor can excuse a student from a course requirement or responsibility. When conflicts or absences can be anticipated, such as for many University sponsored activities and religious observations, the student should inform the instructor of the situation as far in advance as possible. The concentrated nature of Summer Practicum courses means that students who are absent for a single day miss a significant amount of content, experience, and team effort. An absence could result in an incomplete for the course depending on your ability to make up missed assignments and the nature of the content missed. This decision is at the discretion of your instructor. For unanticipated or emergency absences when advance notification to an instructor is not possible, the student should contact the summer practicum director. Any absence from camp resulting in missed meals or overnights must be reported to the summer practicum director. Missed or Late Work Because the FNR Summer Practicum is an intensive course, the schedule does not allow time to make-up missed class time. You are required to turn in assignments on time. Missed assignments, quizzes, presentations, or exams will be assigned zero points. If professional points are included in your grade, these points may also be lost, at the instructor’s discretion. Emergencies In the event of an emergency, contact the proper authorities. Any accidents, injuries or conflicts must be reported to the teaching assistant, course instructor or summer practicum director. In the event of an emergency, follow instructions provided by your teaching assistant, course instructors, or summer practicum director. Students with Disabilities Purdue University is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, Purdue University seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches campus life. Purdue University views, evaluates and treats all persons in any university-related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications and other relevant characteristics. Purdue University does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Purdue University promulgates policies and programs to ensure that all persons have equal access to its employment opportunities and educational programs, services and activities. The principal objective of this policy is to provide fair and consistent treatment for

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7 all students and employees of the University. Purdue is committed to increasing the recruitment, selection and promotion of faculty and staff at the University who are racial or ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans. The University also is committed to policies and programs that increase the diversity of the student body. Orchestrating the FNR Summer Practicum requires the planning and coordination of many instructors, staff, and teaching assistants. If a student requires accommodation, the student must present the DRC accommodation letter to the Summer Practicum director at least two (2) weeks prior to the start date of FNR Summer Practicum. This additional time is necessary to ensure that accommodations can be properly met.

Disclaimer This syllabus is subject to change.

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Summer Practicum Course Syllabi FNR 37010 Natural Resources Practicum (Week 1) Course Description Learn and practice techniques using GPS/GIS, compass and pacing, aerial photos, and topographic maps to accurately and efficiently navigate in the field to accomplish natural resource management tasks like inventory, habitat typing, survey, sampling, mapping, and photo interpretation. Dr. Guofan Shao Lenny Farlee Course Information Office: PFEN 221B Office: PFEN G021D May 6-11, 2019 Phone: 494-3630 Phone: 494-2153 1 credit Email: shao@purdue.edu Email: lfarlee@purdue.edu Teaching Assistants: Matt Byrnes, Anna Downing, Kellee Edington, Bailey Elkins, Jessie Elliott, Ashley Owens, Julianna Sullivan

FNR 37010 Policies Please be on-time and prepared with required equipment. Hardhats are required for all field exercises and field tours from Monday to Friday. Crew assignments and equipment lists will be posted on the TAB and/or dining room boards. Homework assignments are due at 8 am the day after the assignment was provided. A box will be provided in the Tab for turning in homework. You may use tree identification resources for the field exercises, but not for the exam. If you require special accommodations for exams or exercises (like a low-distraction environment) please discuss this with the instructors or camp director at the start of the practicum. We often do not receive notice of these accommodation requests from Purdue until after camp has begun.

Learning Objectives Students will develop and practice skills related to:

• Identification of common native tree species in the area • Use of maps, aerial photos, compass and pacing for land navigation, interpretation, and

measurement. • Use of consumer-grade GPS receivers with various settings for locating waypoints,

recording tracks, and measuring area. • Practice of GPS data download and spatial integration with orthophotos.

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Learning Outcomes After successfully completing this course student will be able to:

• Identify some common tree species of the area. • Use a compass and pacing to navigate on the landscape given bearings and distance. • Use a topographic map to determine the scale and true north orientation of an aerial

photo. • Use topographic maps and aerial photos to interpret landscape features. • Use topographic maps and aerial photos to determine bearings and distances to create a

route of travel to be used in the field. • Correct for the influence of declination when navigating in the field. • Recognize and correct for possible sources of error when using compass and pacing for

navigation. • Understanding critical concepts of geographic coordinate systems, airphoto colors, GPS

errors and settings, and Avenza Maps functions. • Practicing the use of digital orthophotos, GPS, topo maps, Avenza Maps for identifying

and measuring landscape properties.

Learning Metrics Student learning of the skills taught will be gauged by observation and accuracy checks of field exercises by the instructors and TA’s, grading of homework assignments, and a classroom exam on Saturday.

Required Texts/Equipment There is no required text for this course. Required equipment/supplies:

• Compass (mirror sighting w/declination correction - Silva Ranger, Sunto MC-2, Brunton O.S.S. 70M, TruArc 15 or similar)

• Engineers Scale measuring one foot or more and containing a scale with at least 50 to 60 divisions per inch. This is NOT an architect’s scale.

• Hardhat for field exercises and tours. • Clipboard or similar portable work surface • Note paper and pens/pencils • Calculator capable of figuring square roots

Recommended supplies: • 2 gallon plastic bags to protect paperwork in the rain • Square grid paper – makes drawing maps to scale easier • Permethrin clothes treatment or manufacturer-treated clothing to repel ticks • You may use tree identification resources in the field exercises if you wish

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Course Requirements Field and lab exercises will count for a grade each day. Each instructor (Mr. Farlee and Dr. Shao) will give an exam on Saturday.

How to Succeed in This Course Attend, be attentive, and participate actively in class and field exercises. Pay close attention to the instructions on the exercise handouts and references, and be attentive to information and instructions provided by the instructor. Ask questions if anything is not clear to you. Do the assigned exercises and homework yourself. The exercises, field work, and homework are designed to help you develop the skills covered in this course. When working in groups, rotate specific tasks to be sure you understand all the techniques and can use the skills effectively.

Grading Grades will be based on point totals from Dr. Shao’s and Mr. Farlee’s exercises and exams. The percentage of total points earned by each student from each instructor will be averaged to provide a grade for the course using the following scale:

A – 90-100% B – 80-89% C – 70-79% D – 60-69% F – below 60%

Late homework submissions will not be accepted. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the instructor or TA as soon as possible.

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FNR 37050 Forest Habitats and Communities Practicum (Week 2) Course Description To effectively manage natural resources, professional foresters and wildlife biologists must understand the complexity of managing habitats and biological communities. The forest habitats and community unit is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of community and ecosystem ecology by focusing on the diversity within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Field site visits will be used to examine five concepts: (1) ecological gradients and the distribution of species, (2) ecological classification and its use and limitations in ecosystem management, (3) forest development and succession, (4) trophic interactions in forest communities, and (5) the ecological role of disturbance. Because of the opportunities to visit unique sites dispersed across a large area, students should be prepared to spend time each day in the vans. This unit also introduces students to the flora and fauna, geomorphology, and disturbance history of the Upper Peninsula, as well as old-growth forests, methods used to survey and manage wildlife populations, and the history and management of federally-designated wilderness. Dr. Mike Jenkins Dr. Liz Flaherty Course Information Office: PFEN 221D Office: FORS 109 May 13-18, 2019 Phone: 494-9461 Phone: 494-3567 1 credit Email: jenkinma@purdue.edu Email: eflaher@purdue.edu Teaching Assistants: Anna Downing, Kellee Edington, Bailey Elkins, Jessie Elliott, Ashley Owens, Julianna Sullivan

FNR 37050 Policies Both instructors will have some access to internet in the evenings and will answer questions whenever possible, although it is in students’ best interest to ask questions throughout the day and at the end of the day when the instructors review the evening’s assignments. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and be present through all of the daily activities. The instructors will post the weekly schedule in the Tab to help with daily organization and planning. Use of cell phones during course activities is allowed if students are taking photos or notes but use of phones for outside activities will result in the loss of this resource for the remaining days of the course. In the case of technology issues, please let the instructors know ASAP. They will work directly with the students to modify the due dates/times. All students are expected to arrive to class in the mornings prepared with their lunch, notebooks, hard hats, appropriate footwear, and clothing layers for the entire day. Most days there will not be opportunities to return to cabins for additional resources or belongings.

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Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will:

• Apply concepts and theories related to ecological gradients and the distribution of species to ecosystem management.

• Use ecological classification to assess field sites and recognize its use and limitations in ecosystem management.

• Apply field skills to address questions related to managing natural resources. • Evaluate forest development and succession and associate structure to management

actions for both timber and wildlife. • Describe trophic interactions in forest communities and relate these interactions to

management challenges. • Understand the ecological role of disturbance.

Learning Outcomes

• Type habitats based on observations and measurements collected in the field. • Identify forest plant species and relate presence of different species to disturbance

regimes and ecological gradients. • Use navigation skills to locate field sites from a map. • Deploy remote cameras to monitor wildlife populations. • Conduct pellet count surveys to estimate population density of white-tailed deer. • Evaluate a variety of land management strategies in the UP and identify potential impacts

on forests and wildlife. • Describe the challenges related to managing public land for multiple use or wilderness. • Explain the impacts of major disturbances impacting northern ecosystems including

climate change and white-tailed deer. • Discuss the impacts, controversies, and challenges of deer management.

Learning Metrics Points in class will be earned from daily assignments, a field quiz, and an exam and practicum. Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours each evening on homework or studying for course exams. In addition, 10% of each student’s grade (50 points) will consist of participation and professionalism points. These points will be awarded based upon participation in class activities, professional interactions with guest presenters, and safe conduct. If students are attentive during presentations, ask questions during discussions, participate in activities, and do not engage in activities that risk their safety or the safety of others, they will receive the full 50 pts.

Required Texts There is no required textbook for this class. Readings will be provided to the students either electronically or as paper copies.

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Course Requirements Item Description Responsibility Due Date Points Final Exam (Paper) Format: short answer,

True/False and Multiple Choice. Test is same for all students

Individual Student

Exam starts 8:00 AM Saturday

200

Final Exam Practical Format: identify specimens presented by Dr. Jenkins and/or describe their relevant characteristics.

Individual Student

Exam starts 8:00 AM Saturday

50

Habitat Typing Field Question Answers

Each group will hand in field datasheets, a completed data summary for each site, and typed answers to questions provided by Dr. Jenkins.

Team of 4 students

Conifer student teams Tues. morning and Deciduous students Wed. morning

40

Maps and description of trail camera deployment area

2 page document with driving and walking directions to locate camera deployed by team plus a description of the site written in the style of JWM Study Area section where the camera was deployed

Team of 4 students

Conifer student teams Wed. morning and Deciduous students Tues. morning

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Paragraph write-up of lessons learned from meeting with John DePue, Michigan DNR

1 page document addressing questions asked by Dr. Flaherty at end of the day

Individual Student

Conifer student teams Wed. morning and Deciduous students Tues. morning

20

Field questions from Sylvania Wilderness and old-growth remnant.

1 page document addressing questions asked by Drs. Flaherty and Jenkins; read Leopold (1949)

Team of 4 students

Due for all teams Thurs. morning

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Summary of population index results from pellet count surveys

Team of 4 students

Due for all teams Saturday morning

20

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Item Description Responsibility Due Date Points Data summary and field questions Baraga Plains, Silver Mt. & Sturgeon Gorge

Each group will hand in field datasheets, a completed data summary for each site, and typed answers to questions provided by Dr. Jenkins.

Due for all teams Friday morning

40

Paragraph summary and participation in the debate

Questions to be provided by Drs. Flaherty and Jenkins

Individual Student

Due for all teams Saturday morning

20

Data summary for camera surveys

2-3 page summary including data analysis and discussion of the results

Team of 4 students

Due for all teams Saturday morning

20

Participation and professionalism points

Assigned based upon participation, teamwork, and safe conduct

Assessed at the end of week

50

Total Points 500

How to Succeed in This Course

To be successful in this course, students should take notes during the day including when speaking with guests, participate fully in all learning activities, and expect to spend time each evening completing assignments and reviewing material for the quizzes and the final exam. If at any point information or expectations are unclear, please ask one of the instructors. Provide information on how students can best succeed in your course. For instance, you might include suggestions about completing assignments or studying for exams. You can also include resource links here.

Grading

≥90% A: (A+ > 97%; A = 93-96%; A- = 90-92%) 80-89% B: (B+ = 87-89%; B = 83-86%; B- = 80-82%) 70-79% C: (C+ = 77-79%; C = 73-76%; C- = 70-72%) 60-69% D: (D+ = 67-69%; D = 63-66%; D- = 60-62%) <60% F

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FNR 37100 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Practicum (Weeks 2-5) Course Description Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Practicum presents students with hands-on experience 1) using various field gears to sample fishes and invertebrates inhabiting lakes and streams of the upper Midwestern US, 2) handling and analyzing field data, 3) writing and presenting field reports, and 4) understanding aquaculture facilities.

Instructor Graduate/Guest Assistant Course Information 4 credit hours

Dr. Reuben Goforth May 13 – May 18, 2019 Voice: 269-967-7620 Email: rgoforth@purdue.edu Dr. María Sepúlveda May 20 – May 25, 2019 Email: mssepulv@purdue.edu Dr. Paul Brown May 27 – June 1, 2019 Email: pb@purdue.edu Dr. Mitch Zischke June 3 – June 8, 2019 Email: mzichke@purdue.edu Teaching Assistant: Matt Byrnes

FNR 37100 Course Policies Because this is a techniques course, your participation and attendance is a critical component of the learning process. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring all required equipment (see below) to each designated activity. The schedule is likely to be very tight, so please make sure that you are on time for each scheduled event. The instructors’ will deduct points from your final grade if you are late for a scheduled event (but only if your tardiness is the result of your own mismanaged time vs. the previous activity running over).

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Course Grading Grades (%) assigned for each week will be averaged for the final grade in this course.

Grade Range C+ 77.0% - 79.9% A+ >97% C 73.0% – 76.9% A 93.0% - 96.9% C- 70.0% – 72.9% A- 90.0% - 92.9% D+ 67.0% – 69.9% B+ 87.0% - 89.9% D 63.0% – 66.9% B 83.0% - 86.9% D- 60.0% – 62.9% B- 80.0% - 82.9% F < 60.0%

FNR 37100 Week 2 – Fisheries Gear Proficiency & Field Reporting Fisheries Field Practicum, Week 1, presents students with expanded opportunities to use field techniques (i.e., general boating practices, boat electrofisher, barge electrofisher, gill net, fyke net, beach seine, etc.) to sample and report on aquatic habitats and associated fish communities. The course emphasizes the proper care and use of field sampling gears, as well as handling and reporting on data collected during field surveys.

Learning Objectives

• Develop student familiarity with and use of various fisheries gears, including boat electrofisher (trailering, launching, piloting, sanitizing, fish sampling), barge electrofisher (fish sampling and sanitization), gill nets (deployment, retrieval, fish removal, sanitization, repair), fyke nets (deployment, retrieval, fish removal, sanitization, rapair), and beach seines (deployment and sanitization).

• Develop students’ knowledge of the basic principles and techniques associated with assessing fish communities in lake and large stream habitats using the gears specified in Objective 1.

• Develop students’ fish identification skills. • Develop students’ practical skills in aquatic resource assessment (specifically, Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus and Pumpkinseed L. gibossus age and growth comparisons between Hagerman and Record Lakes; community composition comparisons between Hagerman and Record Lakes), data handling and analysis (daily summary tables of fish data collected submitted individually by students),

• Strengthen students’ critical thinking, written and oral communication, and professional skills through assigned group written reports and group presentations).

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Learning Outcomes • Students will know how to use and properly care for multiple fisheries gears commonly

used to sample fishes in lake and large stream habitats. • Students will know how to identify up to 30 fish species common in upper Midwestern

US lake and large stream habitats. • Students will know how to measure lengths and weights of fishes, record the resulting

data, and produce summary tables of these data, including both raw data and synthesized data (i.e., means and standard errors).

• Students will know how to age fishes based on scales and otoliths extracted from Bluegills and Pumpkinseeds collected from contrasting lakes; students will know how to compare these data to draw conclusions about populations of these fishes in the two lakes.

• Students will know how to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Powerpoint to manage data, conduct summary statistics, create tables and figures, present a written group report, and present a group oral presentation.

Learning Metrics Field Exercises and Mini Reports Four mini reports will be required to summarize field data. These reports will be individual efforts, and they will form the backbone of your final report for the week. Each of these mini reports will be worth 12.5 points. The mini reports will be due by 1:00 PM on the day following their assignment. Details for the mini reports will be provided at the time they are assigned. Written Report Communicating the results of field sampling activities is a critical, yet often overlooked component of biological surveys. Each student will work in an assigned group to write and submit a final written report to communicate the results of field sampling activities conducted on Hagerman and Record Lakes during the week. The reports will be worth 50 total points, with 40 points based on the report contents and the remaining 10 points based on the student’s performance in conducting the field surveys. Oral Presentation Communicating the results of field sampling activities is a critical, yet often overlooked component of biological surveys. Each student will work in an assigned group to compose and present an oral presentation to communicate the results of field sampling activities conducted on Hagerman and Record Lakes during the week. The presentation will be worth 50 total points, with 40 points based on the presentation contents and the remaining 10 points based on the student’s performance in presenting her/his portion of the presentation. Final Exam Each student will be required to take a final exam at the end of the week. All material covered during the week is fair game for the exam and will build on information learned in FNR351. The final will be worth 50 points.

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Required Texts There are no required texts for this course.

Course Requirements Four Mini-reports (12.5 pts each) composed of data tables and figures providing raw and synthesized data from the previous day’s sampling activities are required as part of this course. Mini-reports will be due by 1:00 PM on the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this first week of the fisheries practicum. One Group written report (50 points total) composed of an Introduction, Methods, Results (including supporting tables and figures), and Discussion is required as part of this course. The group report is due as a Microsoft Word or PDF document submitted to Dr. Goforth via email (rgofort@purdue.edu) by 8 AM on the Monday following the first week of the fisheries practicum. One Group oral presentation (50 points total) composed of an Introduction, Methods, Results (including supporting tables and figures), and Discussion is required as part of this course. The group oral presentations will be made on Friday evening of the first week of the fisheries practicum starting at 7:00 PM. 1 Final exam (50 points total) on topics covered throughout the week will be written by each student as part of this course. The format of the exam will be multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and discussion questions. The exam will be administered to students on Saturday morning following the week of field exercises at 9 AM and will last for approximately 1 hr.

How to Succeed in This Course Because this is a techniques course, your participation and attendance is a critical component of the learning process. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring all required equipment (see below) to each designated activity (please see attached schedule). The schedule is likely to be very tight, so please make sure that you are on time for each scheduled event. The instructors’ will deduct points from your final grade if you are late for a scheduled event (but only if your tardiness is the result of your own mismanaged time vs. the previous activity running over). Please note that fieldwork is dependent upon weather conditions and equipment failure is very common despite extensive pre-planning and maintenance. Therefore, the field schedule may have to be modified to account for these unpredictable factors. In short, you need to be prepared to be flexible! 2020

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Grading Component Points Available Percentage of Total

Mini Reports 50 total (12.5 ea) 25% Final Written Report 50 25% Final Oral Presentation 50 25%

Final Exam 50

25% TOTAL 200 100%

A+ >193 points (>97%) A 186 – 193 points (93.0 – 96.9%) A- 180 – 185 points (90.0 – 92.9%) B+ 174 – 179 points (87.0 – 89.9%) B 166 – 173 points (83.0 – 86.9%) B- 160 – 165 points (80.0 – 82.9%)

C+ 154 – 159 points (77.0 – 79.9%) C 146 – 153 points (73.0 – 76.9%) C- 140 – 145 points (70.0 – 72.9%) D+ 134 – 139 points (67.0 – 69.9%) D 126 – 133 points (63.0 – 66.9%) D- 120 – 125 points (60.0 – 62.9%) F <120 points (0 – 59.9%)

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FNR 37100 Week 3 – Ecological Health of the Iron River Michigan in Relation to Past Mining Activities Learning Objectives This course will provide theory and practice of laboratory and field methods used for the evaluation of stress induced by anthropogenic activities at different levels of biological organization (Figure 1). Specifically, using The Iron River, Michigan as our study site, we will evaluate the health of this ecosystem at different levels of biological organization, starting at the organism level, all the way to the population and community levels. At the individual level, we will assess general health, nutritional and reproductive condition of different freshwater fish species, collected from The Iron River. We will also evaluate fish and macroinvertebrate populations and communities through the determination of population abundance, growth rates and species diversity indices. These assessments will be accompanied by an evaluation of habitat and water quality.

Learning Outcomes At the end of this one-week course students will:

• Develop knowledge and hands-on experience on how to perform health assessments of free-ranging fish, euthanasia, necropsies, bleeding, hematological techniques, parasitological analyses, diet and age analyses, and reproductive assessment (Laboratory I and Field Exercises I and II).

• Know how to sample fish from streams using a backpack shocker (Field Exercise I). • Know how to sample macroinvertebrates from streams using a combination of dip and

kick nets (Field Exercise II). • Further their knowledge on the importance of water quality parameters on health of

aquatic organisms through the measurement of several water quality parameters (Field Exercise II).

• Be able to identify freshwater fish (to species), macroinvertebrate (to family) and aquatic plant species (to species) using taxonomic keys (Laboratory I and Field Exercises I and II).

• Understand and discuss how contaminated river sites are remediated (Iron River Site Visits).

• Will advance communication and written skills (Final Report and Presentation to Iron River Citizens at the Public Library)

• Learn how to use Drones for collecting remote sensing data for use in fisheries and aquatic sciences research and management (Field Exercise III)

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Learning Metrics During the course of the week, you will be expected to complete the following reports and assignments which are all due Friday May 25 (can be turned in earlier):

• Fish Health Assessment Reports: This is an individual exercise and you will be responsible for turning in one fish health assessment report. A corresponding Excel spreadsheet with this individual data is required for full credit: 5% of grade.

• Population-Community Fish Sampling Report: This is a group exercise and your team will be responsible for turning in a fish population and community report from one of the sites sampled using a backpack shocker. A corresponding Excel spreadsheet with this group data is required for full credit: 10% of grade.

• Reproductive and Growth Fish Sampling Report: This is a group exercise. Each team will be responsible for sampling a total of ~30 fish of a pre-selected species from one of the sites sampled and for turning in a fish reproductive and growth report. A corresponding Excel spreadsheet with this group data is required for full credit: 10% of grade.

• Population-Community Macroinvertebrate Sampling Report: This is a group exercise and your team will be responsible for turning in a macroinvertebrate community report from one of the sites sampled using kick and dip nets. A corresponding Excel spreadsheet with this group data is required for full credit: 10% of grade.

• Site visits: There is no assignment associated for this activity, except that attendance is required.

• Final Presentation: You will work as a class for this final presentation. Summarize and present your data. Make sure to come up with final conclusions! See sheet under “Day 4” for more details on how to structure your presentation. This activity will take place at the Public Library in Iron River on Thursday May 24, 6-7 pm. Worth 60% of grade.

Required Texts/Equipment Materials for lecture and laboratory exercises will be provided by the instructor. You will be required to purchase a pair of waders, a fishing rod set up for the collection of small to medium-sized fish (e.g., rock bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and sunfish), and a pair of polarized sunglasses. You need these to be able to see the fish during electrofishing.

How to Succeed in This Course Your punctual attendance is required during all scheduled components of this course. In addition, you will be expected to participate in all lab, field, and discussion activities. Participation during class, labs, and field trips will be valued at 5% of your total grade.

Grading Grades will be based on a straight scale (e.g., 90-80-70-60). All written and lab exercises are due during the time period indicated unless told otherwise. Late assignments will be docked 10% of the total assignment value for each day late.

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FNR 37100 Week 4 – Aquaculture Learning Objectives

• Introduce students to aquaculture globally and the history of aquaculture in the US. • Understand the interaction of aquaculture and fisheries. • Learn the challenges associated with both public and private aquaculture.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the history and trajectory of aquaculture in the US. • Successfully produce trout. • Understand the public and private outlets and markets for trout in the US. • Discuss and propose alternatives to hatchery production and wild stock recruitment of

trout. • Recognize the morphological differences among trout species (rainbow, brook and

brown). • Distinguish taste differences and cooking methods for trout.

Learning Metrics Class participation (25%), hatchery summary sheets for each facility visited (25%), written paper (25%) and a final examination (25%).

Required Texts Instructor will provide necessary background information.

Course Requirements Students are required to actively participate in all course activities, complete a hatchery sheet for each facility visited, behave in a professional manner at each facility, complete a writing assignment and complete a final examination. The writing assignment is due on Friday before the examination. Students have their choice of topics, but the central theme must be about aquaculture. The paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, typed and should be thorough. Grammar counts. Examples: Role of aquaculture in fisheries management History and evolution of trout culture in the US

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Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture in the North Central states Haves vs. have nots – differences between public and private aquaculture

How to Succeed in This Course Attend class, participate, pay attention, and ask questions.

Grading Grades based on – Professionalism 25% Paper 25% Hatchery Summary Sheets 25% Examination 25%

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FNR 37100 Week 5 – Lake Monitoring and Management The overall objective of this week-long field course is to gain exposure to various concepts and techniques used in the study of aquatic systems. Specifically, this week will focus on the study and management of lakes, including both small inland lakes and the Laurentian Great Lakes.

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn field methods for collecting zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, larval fish and adult fishes.

• Students will also learn the basics of identifying larval fish, zooplankton and benthic invertebrates.

• Students will also be exposed to some fundamental differences among lakes (Great Lakes vs inland lakes; oligotrophic lakes vs eutrophic lakes).

• Students will be exposed to contemporary stressors and issues related to the management of the Great Lakes.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be familiar with basic methods for collecting limnological data and sampling biota in lakes. They will learn about some of the trade-offs of using different methods.

• Students will be able to identify a limited number of aquatic invertebrates to coarse taxonomic levels and a select set of larval fish to species level.

• Students will become familiar with key differences between eutrophic, mesotrophic and oligotrophic lakes, and how physico-chemical characteristics structure biotic communities.

• Students will develop a basic understanding of the complexities of managing stressors such as hypoxia, invasive species and over-fishing.

Learning Metrics Learning outcomes will be evaluated using two quizzes: 1) a concept quiz and 2) lab specimen identification lab. In addition, students will demonstrate understanding through a group presentation summarizing data collected during course.

Required Texts You will be provided with some materials for reading and to help with identification of samples. However, there are no required reading samples.

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Course Requirements A primary requirement of this course is active participation. This includes actively participating in field and laboratory activities and engaging with presenters we visit with. In addition, there will be a concept quiz and a lab identification quiz. And, student groups will present summaries of data they collected during the course.

How to Succeed in This Course The course involves hands-on learning. You will work with the instructors to collect samples and you will work independently to analyze samples and summarize and present results. I expect a high level of student involvement during all aspects of the course. This course is for you to learn important fundamental concepts and ideas on which to build your understanding of ecology and natural resource management. I will do my best to create a positive learning environment. However, learning styles differ among students, so I may do some things that are not optimal for you. If this occurs, you can let me know in person or through email or written comments. Because I need to keep the interest of all students in mind, I cannot promise that I will change the course. However, I do promise to listen and consider your suggestions.

Grading This week’s grades will be based on each student's cumulative performance for the following assignments. The week will not be graded on a scale unless the mean final grade is below 75.

Activity Points Participation 25 Final quiz A 25 Final quiz B 25 Class report 25 Total 100

Grade Range A+ >97 A 93.0 - 96.9 A- 90.0 - 92.9 B+ 87.0 - 89.9 B 83.0 - 86.9 B- 80.0 - 82.9

Grade Range C+ 77.0 - 79.9 C 73.0 – 76.9 C- 70.0 – 72.9 D+ 67.0 – 69.9 D 63.0 – 66.9 D- 60.0 – 62.9 F < 60.0

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FNR 37200 – Forestry Practicum (Weeks 3-5) Course Description The course will introduce students to the principles and practices involved in establishing, maintaining, and harvesting stands of trees, and the manufacture of various products derived from forest-tree species.

Instructor Graduate Student/Guest Instructor

Course Information 4 credit hours

Dr. Songlin Fei May 20 – May 25, 2019 Email: sfei@purdue.edu Dr. Douglass Jacobs May 27 – June 1, 2019 Email: djacobs@purdue.edu Dr. Mo Zhou June 3 – June 6, 2019 Email: mozhou@purdue.edu Lindsey Purcell June 7 – June 8, 2019 Email: lapurcell@purdue.edu

Dr. Brady Hardiman Email: hardimanb@purdue.edu

Teaching Assistants: Kellee Edington, Bailey Elkins

FNR 37200 Course Policies We expect you to be on time to class each day and participate fully in the discussions. Questions submitted via e-mail will be answered as promptly as possible.

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Grading To calculate your overall grade for this course, the following formula will be applied using the percent of points earned for each segment of this course:

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Letter-grades will be assigned using the following chart:

Grade Percent Range A 93.0% – 100% A- 90.0% – 92.9% B+ 87.0% – 89.9% B 83.0% – 86.9% B- 80.0% – 82.9% C+ 77.0% – 79.9%

Grade Percent Range C 73.0% – 76.9% C- 70.0% – 72.9% D+ 67.0% – 69.9% D 63.0% – 66.9% D- 60.0% – 62.9% F < 60.0%

We reserve the right to deduct points for unprofessional conduct at any time during the class. In particular, we will not tolerate crude or disrespectful behavior on any of the tours; we are guests at these facilities and, therefore, need to act respectfully and with courtesy at all times, and comply with all rules specified by our hosts.

FNR 37200 Week 3 – Natural Resources Measurements During the 3rd week of the Summer Practicum, we will use forests in the Ottawa National Forest and Nicolet National Forest to serve as our natural laboratories. We will review old and introduce new natural resource survey and measurement techniques in a hands-on learning environment.

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will learn:

• Basic surveying skills • Basic GIS/GPS operations • Forest inventory and measurement techniques • Computer applications and analysis of inventory data • Digital forestry (UAS)

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Learning Metrics Scores from course assessments and assignments will utilize weighting according to the following distribution:

10% -- Quizzes. There will be daily quizzes throughout the week. 50% -- Field reports. Student will submit four field reports during the week 15% -- Final presentation. Student will give a group presentation on their final project 25% -- Final report. Student will also write up a comprehensive report on their final project.

Required Texts/Equipment Forest Measurements, Burkhart, Avery and Bullock (6th edition) Suunnto Compass: MC2D Azimuth Professional Spencer Logger’s Tape: 50 ft (Model #950C) Cruiser vest (optional but suggested)

Course Requirements Assignment 1 – Individual tree inventory (10 points) Assignment 2 – GPS & Mapping (10 points) Assignment 3 – Plot and point inventory (20 points) Assignment 4 – Vegetation survey (10 points) Final report (25 pts)

How to Succeed in This Course You will be working with a team of 2 or 3 people most of the time. Active participation in all facets of the field program is required. Evaluations will be based both on group and individual performance.

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FNR 37200 Week 4 – Silviculture Learning Objectives In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and practices listed below.

• Silvicultural terminology and sampling techniques • Silvics and silviculture of major tree species in the Lake States • Develop silvicultural prescriptions for varying forest types • Assess regeneration stocking in plantations or natural stands • Determine site index using different methods • Understand how thinning is used to manage plantations • Evaluate tree vigor and crop tree release • Limitations of logging, particularly in how it affects the development of a silvicultural

prescription • The types of various harvesting operations • The value of wood products to the local and regional economies • Societal values of the forest, including distinctions in management on public vs. tribal

lands and the cultural significance of the forest to the Menominee People • Nursery management practices and their role in reforestation • Tree improvement strategies and seed-production methods • Site preparation and various methods for tree planting • Differences in the production of various wood-based products derived from the forest

(e.g., dimensional lumber, oriented strand board (OSB), paper) • Managing stands to minimize the impact of various forest pests (e.g., budworm, white

pine blister rust)

Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Define silvicultural terminology • Explain ecological concepts related to forest-stand development • Explain how forest management affects various resources including: soil, water, timber,

wildlife, biodiversity, aesthetics, and forest health • Describe tree improvement, seedling production, and reforestation practices • Plant a seedling properly and understand how to check planting quality of a planting crew • Explain what management practices can be used to promote forest health • Explain the differences in primary production processes for paper, dimensional lumber

and engineered wood

Learning Metrics Learning objectives and outcomes will be assessed with various writing assignments, including written reports, and a written exam at the end of week 4.

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Required Texts/Equipment There are no required texts, only handouts given throughout the week. Individuals are expected to bring field notebook, diameter tape, and hardhat each day.

Course Requirements Regular reports will be due throughout the week, based on group exercises and field tours.

How to Succeed in This Course Be prepared for each day’s activities and fully engage with the instructor or tour hosts. Ask questions whenever you aren’t sure you understand what is being said in the classroom, the field, or on industrial tours. Complete project assignments and reports on time.

Grading Letter grades will be assigned using the following chart:

Grade Range Grade Range A 93.0 – 100 C 73.0 – 76.9 A- 90.0 – 92.9 C- 70.0 – 72.9 B+ 87.0 – 89.9 D+ 67.0 – 69.9 B 83.0 – 86.9 D 63.0 – 66.9 B- 80.0 – 82.9 D- 60.0 – 62.9 C+ 77.0 – 79.9 F < 60.0

Assignment % of total Week 4 Regeneration survey 5 Silvicultural prescriptions 20 Red pine site index report 5 Red pine thinning report 5 Field trip #1 report 10 Field trip #2 report 10 Field trip #3 report 10 Silviculture exam 35

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FNR 37200 Week 5a – Manufacturing and Forest Valuation Learning Objectives In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and practices listed below.

• Differences in the production of two wood-based products derived from the forest, oriented strand board (OSB) and paper

• The value of wood products to the local and regional economies • The stumpage value of a forest stand • Plant biodiversity of a forest stand and its relationship to the stand structure • Recreational values provided by public forests

Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain the differences in primary production processes for OSB and paper • Estimate the stumpage value of a stand • Assess plant biodiversity of a stand • Estimate recreational values of a national forest

Learning Metrics Learning objectives and outcomes will be assessed with various writing assignments, including written reports, and one written exam at the end of week 5.

Required Texts/Equipment Multiple handouts and worksheets will be available to the students before week 5. Individuals are expected to bring these handouts and worksheets, field notebook, diameter tape, and hardhat each day.

Course Requirements Regular reports will be due throughout each week, based on group exercises and field tours.

How to Succeed in This Course Be prepared for each day’s activities and fully engage with the instructor or tour hosts. Ask questions whenever you aren’t sure you understand what is being said in the field, or on industrial tours. Complete project assignments and reports on time.

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Grading Letter grades will be assigned using the following chart:

Grade Range Grade Range A 93.0 – 100 C 73.0 – 76.9 A- 90.0 – 92.9 C- 70.0 – 72.9 B+ 87.0 – 89.9 D+ 67.0 – 69.9 B 83.0 – 86.9 D 63.0 – 66.9 B- 80.0 – 82.9 D- 60.0 – 62.9 C+ 77.0 – 79.9 F < 60.0

Assignment % of total

Week 5a Mill tour report (due 8am on 6/4) 15 Biodiversity assessment report (due 8am on 6/5) 15 Timber value report (due 8am on 6/5) 15 Survey report of recreation values (due 8am on 6/6) 20 Exam 35

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FNR 37200 Week 5b – Urban Ecology and Urban Forestry

Learning Objectives In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and practices listed below.

• Recognize distinguishing features of urban ecosystems that control ecological processes and affect the structure and function of urban forests.

• Recognize and apply urban forestry and arboricultural practices that enhance the sustainability of trees in the built environment.

Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Urban Ecology

• Describe flows of matter and energy in coupled human and natural systems; • Discuss how drivers of ecological processes change across an urban-rural gradient; • Compare and contrast forest ecosystem structure and function in urban and rural

settings, including diversity and distribution of organisms, landcover types, and ecosystem services;

• Discuss provisioning of ecosystem services in urban and rural ecosystems; compare and contrast green vs grey infrastructure; identify areas of traditionally grey infrastructure that have the potential to integrate green infrastructure

Tree Installation • Recognize the various types of nursery stock available for planting and their purpose. • Describe the best management practices for installing a landscape-scale tree in the urban

environment. • Demonstrate proper technique for planting and transplanting trees by installing a tree

using best management practices.

Arboriculture Practices Aloft • Explain why arborists climb trees. • Describe situational awareness of tree work aloft including H.O.P.E. • Recognize the basic equipment for ascending a tree and how they are applied in climbing

operations. • Demonstrate basic ascending and descending techniques for access to the tree.

Tree Value and Risk Management • Explain the benefits of trees. • Describe tree value and how they contribute to ecosystem services. • Explain why trees should be assessed for risk.

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• Identify basic and advanced tools used in a risk assessment. • Recognize typical defects found in trees and their relative risk factor. • Demonstrate the principles of a basic risk assessment for trees. • Recognize and explain the appropriate mitigation techniques for reducing tree risk.

Plant Health Care

• Rationalize the philosophy of plant health care (PHC) and how it relates to sustainable urban forests.

• Identify the basic tools and applications used in plant health care. • Recognize the components of an effective plant health management strategy. • Explain why preventive PHC strategies are essential in plant health care and sustainable

landscapes. • Apply basic diagnostic practices for biotic and abiotic plant issues.

Learning Metrics • Daily quiz relative to each day’s subject matter delivered. • Personal Initiative which includes engagement in daily activities such as an individual

taking an active and self-starting approach to course outcomes and tasks.

Required Text and Equipment Supporting documents will be provided each day for the planned activities. Personal protective equipment will be provided each day as necessary.

Course Requirements Engagement and participation in module activities.

How to succeed in this course Be engaged in each activity taking initiative to ask questions and enthusiastically participating in each opportunity.

Students are required to be prepared for physical, outdoor activities which will require rain jacket, long pants and hiking-type boots. Please do not wear jewelry and long hair must be tied up. Be prepared for engagement with hosts and instructors as part of your grade. Complete project assignments and meet objectives.

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FNR 37300 Wildlife Practicum Course Description Wildlife Practicum presents students with hands-on experience 1) using various field equipment to capture birds, herptiles, small mammals, and other wildlife, 2) handling and analyzing field data, and 3) writing and presenting field reports.

Instructor: Graduate/Guest Assistants: Course Information 4 credits

Dr. J. Dunning Chuck Tuttle May 20 – 25, 2019 Email: jdunning@purdue.edu Diane Packett Dr. Pat Zollner Camille Griffith

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Email: pzollner@purdue.edu Email: griff211@purdue.edu Laura D’Acunto Dr. Jason Hoverman Wes Flynn June 3 – June 8, 2019 Email: jhoverm@purdue.edu Teaching Assistants: Anna Downing, Jessie Elliott, Ashley Owens, Julianna Sullivan

General Course Policies Your grade for this course will be an average of the three weeks’ grades based on percent of points assigned. Instructors have made an effort to use similar point scales to help students keep track of their standing.

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FNR 37300 Week 3 – Bird Week This week of the wildlife summer practicum course focuses mostly (but not exclusively) on native bird species, including their capture, marking, identification and conservation/management. In addition to the focus on birds, we will be meeting with natural resource professionals from federal agencies to learn about related careers, such as managing for endangered species. Some of those meetings are important for wildlife students taking the overall practicum course (as opposed to being limited to topics just on birds) and are scheduled to fit the availability of the professionals.

Learning Objectives In this course you will learn about birds of the UP. You will learn techniques for capturing, handling and studying these animals and some case studies of their conservation. You will also learn the importance of keeping accurate notes and records through the use of a field journal. Learning Outcomes Related outcomes to the above example objective:

• Students will be able to identify the common birds seen and heard on the campus of Covenant Point and surrounding areas.

• Students will be able to set up mist nets, remove birds safely from the nets and take down and store the equipment properly.

• Students will be able to safely handle and measure birds, mark them with leg bands and record appropriate data.

• Students will create and maintain a field notebook of their observations and activities during the week.

Learning Metrics Metrics related to the above example objectives and outcomes:

• Students will keep a field journal on all their activities and observations throughout the week. The journal will have some basic required components (explained on first day) but students will also have the freedom to add personalization to the journal that makes it more of a personal record of what you are experiencing during camp. Journals are worth 50% of the grade during Week 3 and will be returned after grading.

• Students will be quizzed on field identification of birds (both by sight and sound) in the Covenant Point area on Friday morning. This quiz is worth 50% of the grade for Week 3.

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Required Texts/Equipment The Sibley Guide to Eastern Birds, second edition. Binoculars Field Journal (must be an actual notebook or journal but can be any style) Course Requirements Students are required to participate in all activities during the week. Many activities will start early in the day (e.g., before breakfast) but relatively few activities will be done in the evening. Problems associated with sickness and injury will be accommodated, but other reasons for missing class activities (e.g., oversleeping) are not likely to be tolerated. The field quiz will be conducted before breakfast on Friday morning – if raining HARD, Saturday morning is the makeup date. Field notebooks will be collected Friday morning at breakfast and returned as soon as graded. If students want to have their notebooks available for Weeks 4 and 5 of practicum, inform Dr. Dunning and we will make an effort to grade those notebooks before leaving at the end of the week.

Points Activity / Assignment Due Date Point total

Field journal Friday, at breakfast 160 Field quiz Friday, before breakfast 160

How to Succeed in This Course Coherent and prepared participation in all exercises will be assessed. Any students who are not able to meet this standard will be dismissed from that activity until the student is capable of functioning at an expected level of performance and that student will lose points associated with that activity. Note: timely attendance for all scheduled activities is mandatory. If a field trip is scheduled to leave at 6 am, we leave exactly then. Pay careful attention to the schedule that was distributed during the first day of this week and adhere to it. Students should show up to all exercises prepared. This means always wear suitable field gear. Always bring a compass and a water bottle when in the field. It means always bring appropriate handouts and your field notebook. The notebook will be useful when we have longer field trips to meet with agency personnel (e.g., it is not just for use during the bird walks). Throughout the week instructors, TAs, and guest lecturers will be telling you things and the field notebooks can be used to take notes during those exchanges, but their primary purpose is to record field observations. Traditionally one of the most challenging exercises of bird week is the King Strip survey for Ruffed Grouse. During this exercise, you will be dropped off individually and navigate using

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your compass through the woods to a pickup point. As you walk through the woods, you will stop and record observations of wildlife. For many of you, this may be one of the few times that you have to work on your own in the woods for an extended period (the survey usually takes about two hours). Feel free to discuss this exercise ahead of time with your TAs or instructors if you feel anxious (and remember – we haven’t lost anyone yet).

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FNR 37300 Week 4 – Mammals Week Learning Objectives In this course you will learn about mammals of the UP. You will learn techniques for observing, capturing, handling, identifying, tracking, and studying these animals and in particular their habitat selection. You will learn to work in a group to do all of the above. Finally, you will learn about the scientific method and how to apply statistics to answer questions scientifically.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to lay out a small mammal trapping grid and properly place traps • Students will be able to remove small mammals from live traps, mark those animals,

measure them for identification and release them • Students will be able to operate a telemetry to receiver to estimate the location of a

radio collar via triangulation and use homing technique to find that transmitter • Students will be able to identify bat roosting habitat, use acoustic recorders to detect

bats and use software to identify bat species from recorded calls • Students will be able to track small mammals using both spool and line and fluorescent

powder techniques • Students will be able to develop a null hypothesis about habitat selection and use a chi

square test for independence to accept or reject that null hypothesis

Learning Metrics

• Student knowledge encompassing all aspects of this week will be assessed during a final written exam that will be given on the Saturday morning after all traps are cleaned and stored. This test will comprise 50% of the student’s grade for this week.

• Students understanding of the scientific method and how to develop a meaningful hypothesis and assess it statistically and clearly explain that work in a scientific writing style will be assessed via a short paper that is due on the Sunday evening following this week. That paper will comprise 12.5% of the student’s grade for this week.

• Student ability to accomplish learning outcomes such as, map of a trapping grid, spool and line tracking, telemetry triangulation calculations, telemetry plots, anabat bat call analysis, bat emergence surveys, anabat transect data, bat behavioral observation will be assessed via handouts that student complete and submit at various times (see details below) throughout this week. These forms will comprise 25% of the student’s grade for this week.

• Student ability to accomplish learning outcomes such as processing live trapped small mammals, telemetry home, telemetry bearing estimation, and bat mist netting will be assessed by observations from course TA and instructors throughout the week. Students

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will be award participation points for fully engaging in all of these activities. These participations points will comprise 12.5% of the student’s grade for this week.

Required Texts/Equipment No texts are required for this week. You will be provided necessary materials as hand out on the first day of class You will each need a personal pair of soft leather gloves (e.g golf glove, gardening glove, or batting glove) that fit comfortably and allow you maximal dexterity while protecting you from animal bites. Back up gloves will be in each handling kit but you should have your own personal gloves and bring them with you whenever you are handling animals. Students should always bring their compass with them to all field activities and always dress to be in the woods and be prepared with appropriate other amenities like mosquito repellent, sun block and a full water bottle.

Course Requirements The table below specifies the number of points associated with each of the course requirements during this week. The more detailed class schedule (to be provided on Monday morning of this week) will specify when each student will perform each of these activities. However, some due dates are standard and they are provided in this table.

Activity or Assignment Due Date Points Team Data Grid Set Up Monday Lunch 8 Team Data Trapping Due Friday Night 17 Team Performance Homing Exercise See Team Schedule 8 Performance in Telemetry Triangulation See Team Schedule 8 Individual Telemetry Triangulation Calculation Friday Morning 8 Telemetry Plots of Estimates Friday Morning 8 Pair Data Bat Call Analysis Anabat Friday Evening 8 Pair Data Anabat Transect Walk and Behavioral Form Friday Morning 17 Pair Data Roost Survey + Form Friday Morning 17 Individual Mist-netting Bats Participation See Team Schedule 8 Pair Data Emergence Survey & Form See Team Schedule 8 Team Data Tracking Exercise Wednesday Afternoon 8 Report Assignment Sunday Evening 40 Exam on Saturday Saturday Morning 170 Total Points 333

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How to Succeed in This Course To succeed in this course students, need to pay attention to all directions provided by instructors and teaching assistants and follow them carefully. This is a rigorous field course with long days that can occur during adverse conditions. However, the work is exciting and students should take full advantage of this special opportunity to spend time learning in this very hands on environment. Additionally, students must be courteous to all guest speakers, their instructors, teaching assistants and each other. It is understood that the intense work schedule and close working environment can be stressful but this will be a reality of field work for your future careers so you all need to strive to maintain grace under pressure. Students must also behave in an appropriate and restrained manner around all live animals that is considerate of the wild animals they are privileged to learn from. Coherent, and prepared participation in all exercises will be assessed. Any students who are not able to meet this standard will be dismissed from that activity until the student is capable of functioning at an expected level of performance that student will lose points associated with that activity. The team mates of the student in question will be required to complete team exercises with fewer member and their teamwork scores may suffer. Note, timely attendance for all scheduled activities is mandatory. Pay careful attention to the schedule that was distributed during the first day of this week and adhere to it. If you are late because another activity runs long you will not lose points. Students should show up to all exercises prepared. This means always wear suitable field gear. Always bring a compass and a water bottle when in the field. It means always bring appropriate hand outs (e.g. trapping handouts to trapping and bat hand out to bat work). Always bring a note pad and pencil to take notes. Throughout the week instructors, TAs, and guest lecturers will be telling you things that will show up on your exam. All of the activities during this week take place in teams. The teams are assigned by the instructor to meet objectives of creating teams with a balance of relevant skills and experiences. Your team will probably not be composed of your best friends. However, you are stuck with that team for the week. So your success will be a function of how well you can work with those people even if they are not your favorites. This is reflective of the real world and is excellent training. So do your best to work well together as a team (e.g. give everyone fair turns to handle small mammals). Students should promptly return all equipment they have used for exercises to the course TA or instructor and treat all equipment with the requisite attention to maintaining it. At the end of exercises student should minimize the impact they have left on the places where they have been working. For example, by removing all flagging tape at the end of the week and by never leaving trashing at a field site.

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FNR 37300 Week 5 – Herps and Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Week This course will cover the current techniques used to sample for adult and juvenile amphibians and reptiles in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Additionally, the course will cover techniques used to sample for macroinvertebrates within lentic and lotic habitats. Lectures will provide background information on topics that will be covered with hands-on exercises in the field and laboratory. Students will have opportunities to master various capture, marking, and handling techniques throughout the course.

Learning Objectives In this course, you will learn about amphibians, reptiles, and macroinvertebrates of the UP. You will learn techniques for observing, capturing, handling, sampling, identifying, marking, and studying these animals. You will also learn how to monitor amphibian populations for diseases including how to dissect individuals and collect tissue samples. You will learn to work in a group to do all of the above.

Learning Outcomes After successfully taking this course, you will be able to:

• Perform current techniques for sampling herpetofanua and macroinvertebrates • Describe and perform herpetofanual marking techniques • Identify anuran species by call • Identify and dissect larval amphibians • Identify macroinvertebrate species in lentic and lotic habitats • Describe common diseases of amphibians

Learning Metrics Quiz and Exam: There will be one quiz and one exam in the course. The quiz will be on anuran calls and based on the NAAMP exercise. Students will be played a series of anuran calls and must correctly identify all species in the recordings. Resources will be provided to enable the students to learn the calls. The exam will be on Saturday morning. It will be in a short answer format and cover lecture materials and activities covered during the week. Datasheets: Students will be required to turn in their datasheets for the class. For the turtle trapping exercise, students will turn in 4 datasheets (1 datasheet per day of trapping). For the pipe sampling exercise, students will turn in their datasheet, which includes sampling results for all pipe samples conducted. Students will also turn in their datasheet from the NAAMP call survey. Pipe sampling graph: Students will turn in a graph of their pipe sampling results. Details regarding the graph will be provided in class.

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Macroinvertebrate ID: As part of the macroinvertebrate sampling exercise, students will need to identify the species collected during the sampling events. For the lentic and lotic habitats, students will turn in a list of each macroinvertebrate species that was collected. Reflection: Students will write a reflection paper on the summer practicum experience. Details will be provided in a separate document. Papers are due the last week of camp; Friday at noon.

Required Texts/Equipment There are no required texts for this week. Dr. Hoverman will provide the materials needed for exercises, quizzes, and exams.

Course Requirements Students are required to participate in all activities during the week. The table below specifies the number of points associated with each of the course requirements during this week. The more detailed class schedule (to be provided on Monday morning of this week) will specify when each student will perform each of these activities. However, some due dates are standard and they are provided in this table.

Evaluation Due Date Points Turtle trapping datasheets End of each day 40 NAAMP datasheet End of exercise 20 Macroinvert ID End of exercise 20 Pipe sampling datasheet Friday 10 Pipe sampling graph Friday 20 NAAMP quiz Friday 30 Reflection Friday 50 Exam Saturday 100 Total 290

How to Succeed in This Course To succeed in this course students, need to pay attention to all directions provided by instructors and teaching assistants and follow them carefully. This is a rigorous field course with long days that can occur during adverse conditions. Students must be courteous to all guest speakers, their instructors, teaching assistants and each other. Students must also behave in an appropriate and restrained manner around all live animals that is considerate of the wild animals they are privileged to learn from. Students should show up to all exercises prepared. This means always wear suitable field gear. Always bring a compass and a water bottle when in the field. It means always bring appropriate hand outs (e.g. datasheets). Always bring a note pad and pencil to take notes.

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Throughout the week instructors, TAs, and guest lecturers will be telling you things that will show up on your exam. Information from lectures and handouts will be drawn upon heavily for exams.

Grading Evaluation Points Grade scale Turtle trapping datasheets 40 290-261 = A NAAMP datasheet 20 260-232 = B Macroinvert ID 20 231-203 = C Pipe sampling datasheet 10 202-174 = D Pipe sampling graph 20 < 174 = F NAAMP quiz 30 Reflection 50 Exam 100 Total 290

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