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LSC 322 — Fund. of Ecology Laboratory

Updated 4 July 2011

Course Information

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Description: A laboratory course designed to introduce students to the basic techniques of scientific research in the discipline of ecology. 3 hours lab. Fee. Pre or corequisite: BIO 320.

Current Section:
MWF 7:30-10:15 — CLCC 356

The Instructor: Udo M. Savalli

Text: McMillan, V.E. 2006. Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, 4th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s.
You are also expected to review relevant chapters in the text for the lecture class (BIO 320)

General Handouts:

  • Course syllabus (Summer 11)

  • Excel workbook for statistical analyses

    • Lab Schedule
    (Summer 2011)

    Dates:
    		Topic:1
    		Location:
    		Additional Info:
    		Assignment:2
    Jun 1 — Introduction; Hypothesis Testing & Statistics CLCC 356 Worksheet
    Jun 3 — A Walk in the Park Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    Directions (Google Maps)     		Guide to Writing Field Notes
    Annotated Sample Field Notes     		Field Notes
    Jun 6 — Allometry & Temperature Relations in Crickets CLCC 356 Writeup: Methods & Results
    Jun 8 — Plant allelopathy (part 1)
    Mark-recapture technique (part 1)     		CLCC 356 Writeup: Introduction (allelopathy)
    Jun 10 — Plant allelopathy (part 2)
    Mark-recapture technique (part 2)     		CLCC 356 Worksheet
    Jun 13 — Pollination ecology CLCC 356 (Outdoor lab on campus) ID Guide to Flowers & Pollinators Writeup: Results & Discussion
    Jun 15 — Trophic Structure of an Aquatic Ecosystem CLCC 356 ID Guide to Plankton
    		Worksheet
    Jun 17 — Plant Diversity Piestewa Peak Preserve — North
    Directions (Google)     		Guide to Local Plants
    Excel File for Diversity Analysis     		Writeup: Full Paper due Jun 22, 1:00 pm
    Jun 20 — Present Independent Project Proposals CLCC 356 Project Proposal due
    Jun 22 — Work on Independent Project CLCC 356 or field None
    Jun 24 — Work on Independent Project CLCC 356 or field None
    Jun 27 — Final consultation with instructor on independent project CLCC 116 By individual appointment None
    Jun 29 — Independent Project Presentations CLCC 356 Project Abstract, Powerpoint, and References due
    Notes:
    1. Links go to Lab Handouts: You must print and bring them with you to lab or field! (All handouts in PDF format; require free Acrobat Readeracrobat)
    2. Due on the following lab unless indicated otherwise on the assignment

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