MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIORCOA 442 AND 442L

ICEBREAKER

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1- NAME2- HOME UNIVERSITY3- YEAR IN SCHOOL4- MAJOR5- HAVE YOU TAKEN ECOLOGY?6- ONE THING YOU WANT TO LEARN FROM THIS COURSE

ABOUT ME

• TOOK CLASSES IN THE GCRL SUMMER FIELD PROGRAM…...YEARS AGO

• ORIGINALLY FROM NE AND COMPLETED UNDERGRAD AT NWMS

• COMPLETED MY PH.D. WORK AT USM GCRL IN THE BENTHIC ECOLOGY LAB

• PH.D. WORK FOCUSED ON MODELLING OYSTER REEFS IN THE MS SOUND, MONITORRING OF ARTIFICIAL AND HISTORIC OYSTER REEFS, AND PREDATOR-PREY INTERACTIONS OCCURRING ON OYSTER REEFS

ABOUT THIS COURSE

• IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR IN GENERAL

• BEHAVIOR IN MARINE ORGANISMS

• NATURAL HISTORY AND BEHAVIORS OF MARINE FISHES AND INVERTEBRATES

• PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BEHAVIOR

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

1. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE ACCESS TO CANVAS AND EMAIL EACH DAY FOR THIS ONLINE COURSE

2. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND EMAIL OR TEXT ME AT ANY TIME—IF I DO NOT KNOW THE ANSWER I WILL FIND SOMEONE WHO DOES

3. TRY TO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE ACTIVITIES

4. HAVE FUN AND LEARN A LOT ABOUT MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR!!

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT

• STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ARE EXPECTED TO PRACTICE ACADEMIC HONESTY IN ALL THEIR WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY. (HTTPS://WWW.USM.EDU/INSTITUTIONAL-POLICIES/POLICY-ACAF-PRO-012). WHEN CHEATING IS DISCOVERED, THE FACULTY MEMBER MAY GIVE THE STUDENT AN F ON THE WORK INVOLVED OR IN THE COURSE. IF FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS.

• IN ADDITION TO BEING A VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC HONESTY, CHEATING VIOLATES THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR PROBATION, SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ALSO INCLUDES ANY SUBMISSION OF FALSE DOCUMENTS SUCH AS ADD/DROP FORMS, SUBSTITUTIONS, SPECIAL REQUESTS, ETC.

• STUDENTS ON DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION MAY NOT ENROLL IN ANY COURSES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.

ADA STATEMENT

• IF A STUDENT HAS A DISABILITY THAT QUALIFIES UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND REQUIRES ACCOMMODATIONS, HE/SHE SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS (ODA) FOR INFORMATION ON APPROPRIATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. DISABILITIES COVERED BY ADA MAY INCLUDE LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, OR CHRONIC HEALTH DISORDERS. STUDENTS CAN CONTACT ODA IF THEY ARE NOT CERTAIN WHETHER A MEDICAL CONDITION/DISABILITY QUALIFIES.

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LECTURE (3 CREDIT HOURS)

LECTURE

• LECTURES WILL BE PROVIDED AS A YOU TUBE VIDEO LINK AND PDF NOTES OF SLIDES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON CANVAS

GRADING: 500 POINTS TOTAL

• HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 30% (150 PTS.)

• MIDTERM EXAM: 20% (100 PTS.)

• FINAL EXAM: 20% (100 PTS.)

• LITERATURE REVIEW: 20% (100 PTS.)

• PRESENTATION: 10% (50 PTS.)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

• ON CANVAS UNDER THE ASSIGNMENTS TAB

• SIMPLE QUESTIONS REINFORCING LECTURE MATERIAL

• 10 HW ASSIGNMENTS (15 POINTS) EACH

• DUE DATES ARE ON THE SYLLABUS FOR EACH HW ASSIGNMENT

EXAMS

• MIDTERM = JULY 16TH

• FINAL = JULY 31ST

• EXAMS WILL BE ON CANVAS UNDER THE QUIZZES TAB

• EXAMS WILL BE TIMED AND MUST BE TAKEN FROM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST ON THE SCHEDULED EXAM DAY

• EXAMS WILL BE TIMED

• CONSIST OF MC, FILL-IN-THE-BLANK, AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

LITERATURE REVIEW

• TOPIC IS STUDENT’S CHOICE BUT MUST BE APPROVED

• CAN CHOOSE SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR, ANIMAL, ETC.

• MINIMUM OF 3 PEER-REVIEWED SOURCES

• DUE: 7/24 BY 11:59 PM CST

• FORMAT:• YOU SHOULD SUMMARIZE EACH OF THE THREE ARTICLES

• THEN COMPARE/CONTRAST THE ARTICLES

• GIVE YOUR OPINION OF EACH ARTICLE

• RUBRIC ONLINE

MAB 442/542 2020: Grading Rubric for Literature Review

• Article Selection 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 ___(10)Ø Reviewed at least 3 research articles examining a topic dealing with marine animal behavior.

• Format and Style 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 ___(10)Ø Student used correct mechanics throughout the paper.Ø Student used correct grammar throughout the paper.Ø All sources were attributed appropriately.Ø Student used formatting guidelines (double-spaced with 1# margins, included headers, page numbers, headings, a separate reference

page)Ø Paper was adequate in length to review the topic thoroughly for a 400-level course.

• Organization 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 ___(10)Ø Paper demonstrates strong evidence of clear organization of content; consistent use of smooth, logical transitions from idea to idea

and section to section.

• Completeness 1 2 3 4 5 x 1 ___(5)Ø Paper addresses all topics included in the content description below.

• Content 1 2 3 4 5 x 3 ___(15)a. Described rationale for selection of the reviewed strategies; described why the authors conducted the study, how they conducted the study, what results were found in the study, and how this relates to the overall body of scientific literature on this topicb. Paper demonstrates strong evidence of synthesis across sources; contain numerous clear, insightful connections between research articles’ findings and the topic of the paperc. Paper demonstrates comprehension and understanding of the strategy reviewed and the implications for practice. Discussion demonstrates strong critical thinking, insight, and thoughtful reflection.

TOTAL: /50

5 = Met each criterion under this category and demonstrated strong evidence of critical thinking, insight, and thoughtful reflection

4 = Met each criterion under this category and demonstrated some evidence of critical thinking, insight, and thoughtful reflection

3 = Met most criteria under this category 2 = Met only a few criteria under this category 1 = Did not meet any criteria under this category

SUPPLEMENTAL READING PRESENTATION

• CHOOSE ONE OF THE ARTICLES FROM YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW TO PRESENT

• CREATE A 10-MINUTE POWER POINT PRESENTATION (APPROXIMATELY 10-15SLIDES) SUMMARIZING THE PAPER

• NARRATION PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• PRESENTATIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO ME IN PDF OR PPT FORMAT BY 7/27 AT

11:59 PM CST AND I WILL THEN POST THEM TO CANVAS FOR EVERYONE TO VIEW

Criteria Outstanding (5) Very Good (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Unacceptable (1)Appropriate details Judicious choice of details

maximizes interest and understanding

All relevant details presented, but details not critical to understanding omitted

Enough critical details presented for understanding, unnecessary details generally omitted

Most important details included but may include too much or too little detail for easy understanding

Some critical details missing, unnecessary details may be present

Statement of context, relevance in field of animal behavior

Place of study in field clearly described, illuminating links to other studies or topics made

Place of study in field clearly described, some reference to relationship to other studies or topics

General relevance of study in field described

Attempt made to place in context, possibly not quite appropriately

No attempt made to describe context of study

Presenter's evaluation of the study

Clearly articulated, well supported statements of value and/or shortcomings of study

Evaluation includes positive value of study as well as clearly supported explanation of shortcomings

Good attempt with some support for conclusions; possibly more negative than positive comments

Some attempt at evaluation, comments valid but not necessarily well supported

No attempt to evaluate study or evaluative statements unsupported or inappropriate

Overall organization Overall purpose, methods, results and conclusions of study clearly stated; seemingly effortless and seamless logical flow

Overall purpose, methods, results and conclusions of study clearly stated; logical flow always easy to follow

Purpose, methods, results and conclusions clearly stated; most of presentation flows logically

Purpose, methods, results and conclusions stated; possibly some awkwardness in logical flow

Major sections missing or lack of logical flow to presentation

Clarity of explanations Sophisticated use of language maximizes interest and comprehension; explanations very clear, factually correct

All explanations clear and easy to understand, factually correct

Most explanations clear and easy to understand, mostly factually correct

Overall meaning is understandable; possibly some areas of confusion or minor factual errors

Serious difficulty explaining ideas, major factual errors; lack of comprehension by audience

Use of terminology Correct use of all terminology, attention to nuances of meaning, judicious use of clearly defined jargon

All terms used, pronounced correctly defined clearly, including terms with different common meanings; jargon avoided

Few errors in use and pronunciation of terminology; definitions provided for technical terms, jargon avoided

Most terms used and pronounced correctly, possibly some incorrect usage or use of unnecessary or undefined jargon

Jargon terms used incorrectly, without definition; attempting to sound "scientific" without understanding terms

Style and delivery Smooth spontaneous speaking style, interesting to listen to, involved with audience, animated expressions and gestures

Smooth, appropriately paced speaking style, eye contact with audience, few umms or ahhs, generally at ease

Speaks with relatively little reliance on notes, easily understood, appropriately paced, some nervousness, umms, ahhs is ok

Speaks with some reliance on notes, gets the basic ideas across but with some difficulty or lack of ease

Extensive reading from notes, prepared text or original article, major difficulty in communicating

Use of visual aids(overheads: made by presenters or copied from article)

Entire presentation is illustrated by helpful, easily understood outlines, tables, diagrams; original graphs and tables from article fully and clearly explained

Visuals are readable, not too wordy, provide an outline of key points and enhance understanding; good choice and explanation of graphs and tables from article

Good use of visuals, including an outline of key points and one or more graphs or tables from the article, adequately explained

Some use of visual materials, at least including a table or graph from the article; more thorough explanations of quantitative material possibly needed

Visual materials lacking

Grading Rubric for Lecture Presentations of Journal Articles

MYSTERY WORDS

• EXTRA CREDIT WORDS THAT WILL BE GIVEN DURING LECTURES

• NOT FOUND ON SLIDE PDFS

• 10 TOTAL FOR 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS

• ADDED TO YOUR SCORE ON THE FINAL EXAM

LABORATORY (2 CREDIT HOURS)

GRADING: 500 POINTS TOTAL

• LABORATORY HANDOUTS: 35% (175 PTS.)

• ETHOGRAM ASSIGNMENT: 15% (75 PTS.)

• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN PROPOSAL: 20% (100 PTS.)

• EXPERIMENT PAPER: 30% (150 PTS.)

LABORATORY HANDOUTS

• LAB HANDOUTS WILL INCLUDE ONLINE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MIGRATION, PHYSIOLOGY, TRACKING, AND BIOACOUSTICS

• A DETAILED ASSIGNMENT PAGE ON CANVAS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH ALONG WITH A HANDOUT THAT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR CREDIT

• ASYNCHRONOUS

• MOST REQUIRE INTERNET

ETHOGRAM ASSIGNMENT

• WE WILL OBSERVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND CREATE ETHOGRAMS ON BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN BEHAVIOR.

• YOU WILL FIRST HAVE AN INTRO VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS AND GIVES EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS MARINE MAMMAL BEHAVIORS

• THEN YOU WILL WATCH FOOTAGE AND TALLY THE BEHAVIORS

• USING THIS DATA, YOU WILL CREATE ETHOGRAMS

• A DETAILED CANVAS ASSIGNMENT PAGE WILL BE CREATED AND THE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND ETHOGRAM DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN PROPOSAL

• STUDENTS CAN FORM SMALL GROUPS (1-4 PEOPLE PER GROUP)

• EACH GROUP WILL BRAINSTORM THEIR OWN BEHAVIORAL LAB EXPERIMENT

• A PROPOSAL (1 PER GROUP) WILL BE SUBMITTED CONTAINING BACKGROUNDON THE TOPIC AND WILL EMPHASIZE WHY THIS EXPERIMENT IS RELEVANT AND NECESSARY TO ADD TO THE CURRENT BODY OF LITERATURE

• A METHODS SECTION WILL INCLUDE DETAILED STEPS FOR THE EXPERIMENT, THE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, AND WHAT TYPE OF STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WILL BE CONDUCTED

• A SECTION DETAILING THE HYPOTHESIS/HYPOTHESES AND ANTICIPATED RESULTS MUST BE INCLUDED AS WELL

VIRTUAL LAB EXPERIMENTS?!?!

STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

• COMPLETE AN EXPERIMENT ON AN ASPECT OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR OF A NON-MARINE ANIMAL WHERE YOU LIVE

• COMPLETE AN EXPERIMENT ON A MARINE ANIMAL THAT CAN EASILY BE FOUND NEAR WHERE YOU LIVE

• COMPLETE AN EXPERIMENT VIRTUALLY WITH ME (IN FIELD OR TANKS)

• COMPLETE AN EXPERIMENT BY VIEWING VIDEO FOOTAGE PROVIDED BY ME

Possible Points Points Received Comments OVERALL TOTAL 35

Proper Citation Format In-text 10

Proper Literature Cited Format 10

Abstract 10

Grammar 5

Late Paper: 5% off per day

INTRODUCTION TOTAL 25

Organization 10 Relatable References (2 minimum) 10

Hypothesis (clearly stated) 5

MATERIALS AND METHODS TOTAL 30All the necessary materials are clearly indicated 10 Methids are detailed step-by-step 10

Statistical analysis 10

ANTICIPATED RESULTS TOTAL

10

Explicitly Stated—not too vague 10

TOTAL GRADE 100

Experiment Proposal GRADING SHEET

EXPERIMENT PAPER

• THE PAPER WILL BE A VERY SIMILAR FORMAT TO A JOURNAL ARTICLE (ABSTRACT, INTRO, METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, LIT CITED)

• YOU CAN REUSE PORTIONS FROM YOUR PROPOSAL (BACKGROUND, METHODS, LIT CITED), BUT YOU MUST UPDATE THEM TO INCLUDE THE CORRECT TENSE AND ANY CHANGES

• RESULTS MUST INCLUDE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF SOME SORT

• THREE FIGURES MINIMUM

• THREE PAGE MINIMUM (DOES NOT INCLUDE TITLE PAGE AND LIT CITED)

• ONE PAPER SUBMITTED PER GROUP

CONTACTING ME

• EMAIL: VIRGINIA.FLEER@USM.EDU OR VRFLEER@GMAIL.COM

• TEXT: 228-806-8604

• CAN REQUEST VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS ANYTIME

• I WILL BE EMAILING EVERY DAY TO REMIND YOU OF THE LECTURE AND LAB SCHEDULE/ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY

Date Lecture LaboratoryAssignments Due (Due by 11:55 PM on specified date)

WED 7/1 Introduction to the course and overview

Introduction to the course and overview

THURS 7/2 The Science and Evolution of Animal Behavior

Marine animal tracking lab (handout) Lecture HW #1

FRI 7/3 NO CLASS NO CLASS

MON 7/6 Marine Animal Social Behavior Experimental Design/Experiment Choice

TUES 7/7 Marine Animal Feeding Behavior Bluefin tuna migration lab (handout) Lecture HW #2

WED 7/8 Protection and Defense Proposal work day Lecture HW #3

THURS 7/9 Mimicry and Camouflage Part I Marine Animal Physiology Behavior Lab (handout)

FRI 7/10 Mimicry and Camouflage Part II Proposal Work day Lecture HW #4

MON 7/13 Reproduction on Reefs Elephant Seal Lab (handout) Experiment Proposal Due

TUES 7/14 Reproduction Beyond the Reef Ethogram activity Lecture HW #5

WED 7/15 Review Day Biological Hotspot Lab (handout) Lecture HW #6

THURS 7/16 Midterm Work on ethograms Ethogram dueFRI 7/17 Marine Animal Communication I Bioacoustics lab (handout)

Date Lecture LaboratoryAssignments Due (Due by 11:55 PM on specified date)

MON 7/20 Marine Animal Communication Part II Experiments Lecture HW #7

TUES 7/21 Marine Animal Migration Part I Experiments Lecture HW #8

WED 7/22 Marine Animal Migration Part II Experiments

THURS 7/23 Guest Lecture by Emily Experiments Lecture HW #9

FRI 7/24 Human Impacts on Behavior Experiments Literature Review Due

MON 7/27 Guest Lecture by Dr. Adam Work on data analysis from experiments Lecture HW #10

TUES 7/28 Student Presentations Work on data analysis from experiments

WED 7/29 Student Presentations Final lab activity (handout)

THURS 7/30 Review for final and work on papers Work on Lab Experiment Paper

FRI 7/31 Final Exam Work on Lab Experiment Paper Lab Experiment Paper due