lsm2251-01b introduction to the module
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INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Basic concepts in ecologyApplications
Spatial awarenessNetwork
IT tools-savvy
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LECTURES...
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LECTURERS
N. Sivasothi - first five [email protected]; IM: [email protected]
Lose one lecture to CNY.
Li Daiqin - next four
Richard Corlett - final third (global)
After lecture a good time to catch us!
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READINGS...
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BOOKS?Molles, M. C. Jr., 2007. Ecology: concepts and applications, 4th edition. McGraw-Hill, 604 pp.
Smith, T. M. & Smith, R. L., 2009. Elements of Ecology. 7th Edition. Pearson International Edn/Benjamin Cummings. 649pp.
Most general biology or ecology textbooks.Keep an eye on the key terms/concepts.Lecture is merely a primer, READ!!
Local/regional examples
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“The book is too wordy.”Read regularly!
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Papers will be cited in some lectures.
Broader perspective and specific examples.
I won’t go overboard since this is an introductory course.
Be able to express the main points in your own words (summary).
“Hey sesame!” URL
JOURNAL PAPERS
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Reading blogs and news sites provide a foundation or supplement to the reading you encounter in books and journals.
Some examples include: Science Daily (News)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Not Exactly Rocket Science (blog)http://scienceblogs.com/notrocketscience/ecology/
WildSingapore News (news)http://wildsingaporenews.blogspot.com/
NEWS!
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WildSingapore NewsRSS and Email subscription
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RELATE NEWS TO THEORY
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PRACTICALS...
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Extinction Game
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EXTINCTION GAME
Game of Ecology: illustrates pro/con of interactions: play aggressively! (20 Jan 2011)
Short notes to get you started;
Read before coming for practical; see: weblinks.http://tinyurl.com/lsm2251-extinction-short
Consult detailed notes on play strategy during the practical: play to win!
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Strategy
• Play aggressively - this way you will expose more elements of the game
• Be decisive, gamble - play fast. Don’t hold up the game, learn from your mistakes.
• Be clear about the difference between competition and predation
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PULAU UBIN
Half day field trip, introduction to:
Birds, ecosystems/vegetationUse of identification guides and maps
Binocular 10 x 40 - 1 per person!
6.15am pick up: you can register your choice of pick up location (e.g. Jurong East, NUS, Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon and Tampines)
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GROUP PROJECTS (40%)
You have been sorted into groups of 4.
Objective: conduct and present a project on some aspect of the ecology of a local species.
Proposal: 17 Feb 2011 (formal)
Consultation: 10 Mar 2011
Symposium: 24 Mar 2011
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PROJECT GUIDELINES
Wild animal, ecosystem in Singapore
Distribution, abundance
TA-mentors and lecturers will guide you
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PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Five or six groups per TA; one section of Lab 7
TA = chairperson
Take turns to present (5 mins)
Pre-proposal presentation
Progress report
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Other experiences
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Google MAPS
Not a practical, to explore, see: http://tinyurl.com/lsm2251-mapprac
Get to know your compass , maps and geography” Islands and rivers.
Learn to use to maps in reports.
Get a gmail account.
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1st year’s field trip
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ICCS 2010
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Bat field trip?
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Intensity of bat calls in Kent RidgeOng Say Lin et al., 2009
Ecology Asia
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Labrador rocky shore
No practical - cliff unsafe
Will monitor.
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EXAM AND CAS
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