lsm2251-01b introduction to the module

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 lecturessivasothi@nus.edu.sg; IM: sivasothi@live.com

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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