lsm2251-01a introduction to the module coordinator
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Welcome back to theNational University of Singapore
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LSM2251Ecology & the Environment
Congratulations!4th batch
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First lecture
• Introduction to module coordinator - why? To understand my background, motivation and respond likewise.
• Introduction to the module
• Learning Outcomes - so you understand why we do what we do.
• Lectures, readings, practicals - the nitty-gritty,
• What is ecology? Answering a basic query!
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INTRODUCTION...TO YOUR MODULE
COORDINATOR
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N. SIVASOTHIA.K.A.
‘OTTERMAN’
sivasothi.com
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Smooth-coated Otters,Sungei Punggol, July 2008
Photo by Daniel Koh
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http://
sivasothi.com/
articles
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Singapore, c.1819
Singapore, c.1990
13% mangrove cover82% forest cover
0.5% mangrove cover0.2% primary forest
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David Attenborough
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Carcass recovery/Animal rescue
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LAST CHANCE TO SEE
Pulau Seringat, 1997
Chek Jawa, 200118
Why a hidden eden?
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Why a hidden eden?
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Mangroves
Sand bar
Seagrass lagoon
Rocky shore
Coral rubble
Straits of Johor
Coastal Hill forest
Plantations
1km= 0.63 miles
0.7km = 0.43 miles
Quarry
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Research at Chek Jawa: May – Aug 2001Sudden demands
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The Reprieve, December 2001
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The Reprieve, December 2001
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Introducing the Public: Sep-Oct 2001
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The Reprieve, December 2001
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Communicating Science/Public education
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Project ManagersToddycats!
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Why teach?Capacity building
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LSM1103 BiodiversityLSM1303 Animal Behaviour
LSM2251 Ecology and EnvironmentLSM3261 Life Form and Function
LSM4262 Tropical Conservation BiologyMW5201 Science Communication
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Freshwater crabs
of Singapore
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CommunicatingScience
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ToddycatsEngage!
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Citizen Sciencehttp://mammal.sivasothi.com/
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Ecological principlesalso applied elsewhere
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Your turn... (personal statement)
• Introduce yourself (include a photo of yourself).
• How you have found NUS so far?
• What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses.
• What you hope to learn during this ecology course?
• Have you thought about what you want to do in future?
• Submit as a pdf. Deadline: One week - Next Thursday.
• 2.5% of grade: are you an effective communicator.
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