ENT201

ENTO 201-010
Wildlife Conservation and Ecology
Dr. Dewey M. Caron

Important Announcements:

Welcome to ENTO 201!

You need to purchase a 201 lecture manual from Copy Maven on Main St. and a textbook Vol. 2 Essentials of Conservation Ecology by Richard Primack from University bookstore. Bring the manual (but not the textbook) to each class for assistance in taking notes.

For more information on wildlife, see the links at the bottom of this page.

ENTO 201 - Fall 2002

MWF 12:20-1:10 PM

Instructor:	Dr. Dewey M. Caron	Office Hours:	MWF 8:30 - 9:30
	250A Townsend Hall		TR Anytime in office
	Phone (302) 831 - 8883

email: dmcaron@udel.edu website: http://udel.edu/~dmcaron/ento201.htm

LECTURE SCHEDULE and COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Topic Manual Textbook

Sept. 4 Introduction; Ethical Principles 1-3 Chap. 1

6 Principles of Ecology 1 & 2 4-5

9 Abiotic Limits Principle (3) 6-9

11 Natural Selection Principle (4) 10-35 Reading 1

Chap. 2 (pg. 24-42)

13 Biotic limits Principle (5) 36-47 Reading 2

16 Complexity Principle (6) 48-56 Chap. 2 (pg.42-52)

18 Diversity & Connectedness Reading 3

Principles (7&8) 57-67 Chap. 2

(pg. 27-29, 53-59)

20 Biological Diversity 68-74 Chaps. 2 & 3

23 Biological Diversity 75-82 Video

25 EXAM 1

27, 30 Human Population 83-112 Chap. 9 (pg. 213-217)

Oct. & 2 Reading 4

4 & 7 Human Values 113-130

9 & 11 Attitudes toward Animals

14, 16 Valuing Economics 131-144 Chaps. 4, 5 & 6

& 18 of Biodiversity

21 & 23 Extinction 145-157 Chap. 7, 8 & 11

Reading 5

25 Hippo Concept, Habitat 158

28 Habitat destruction/degradation 159-177 Chap. 9 (pg. 217-230)

Reading 6

30 EXAM 2

Nov. 1 Habitat destruction/degradation 159-177 Chap. 9 (pg. 230-241)

Info. Packet²

4 &6 Wetland habitat

8 & 11 Terrestrial habitat 178-191 Chap. 9 &

Info. Packet³

13 NO CLASS

15 Restoration of habitat Chaps. 16-19

18 NO CLASS

20 & 22 Introduction of Exotics 196-197 Chap. 10

25 & 27 Pollution 198-205 Chap. 9

28-29 Thanksgiving Break

You may hand in letter writing assignment for extra bonus points (or a draft of your letter up until 25^th.)

Dec. 2, 4 Over exploitation 206-232 Chaps.10&13

& 6

9 LETTER WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE Reading 6 & 7

11 Putting it all together 233-256 Urban Wildlife

16 FINAL EXAM

Readings 1, 2 & 3 are respectively portions of Chapters 2, 3 & 6 from Stanley Anderson’s Managing Our Wildlife Resources. Copies on Reserve at Morris Library

Reading 4: Chapter 4 The Human Population Challenge from Natural Resource Conservation by Chivas, Reganold and Owens

Reading 5, Chapters 1, 2 & 8 from The Condor’s Shadow. Copies on reserve at Morris Library.

Reading 6, Chapter 10 from Jared Diamond The Third Chimpanzee and the first five pages of C. Aartin In the Spirit of the Earth.

Reading 7, Chapter 3 from Mark Hertagaard Earth Odyssey. Copies on reserve at Morris Library.

Reading 8, 3 Chapters from Gibbons Keeping all the Pieces. Copies on reserve at Morris Library.

¹Textbook - R. Primack - Essentials of Conservation Biology 3rd edition

² Info Packet on Wetland Environment available in Townsend Hall - you may check it out overnight.

³Info Packet on Terrestrial Environment available in Townsend Hall - you may check it out overnight.

ENTOMOLOGY 201

COURSE DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION: An introduction to conservation biology and ecology with application to the problems of biodiversity (=wildlife) conservation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. understand basic concepts of ecology;

2. know the major problems in biodiversity conservation and the types, feasibility, and implications of proposed solutions; and

3. be able to relate basic ecological concepts to problems and solutions in biodiversity (=wildlife) conservation.

FORMAT: Three 50-minute meetings per week (MWF 12:20—1:10). Lectures supplemented with slides, films, discussions, readings and other activities.

POINT OPPORTUNITIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND GRADING:

You may earn points in the course in 4 ways: exams, letter writing exercise, supplemental reading analysis and commentaries. The points are available as follows:

Exam I      100
Exam II     100
Final Exam     100
Letter-writing Exercise     85
Commentaries (optional) 7 pts. max

TOTAL 385

Your grade for the course will depend on how many points you earn. The scale is: 90% and above = A; 80% and above = B; 70% and above = C; 69% and below =D; A-, B+, B- C+, C-; D+ grades used.

The best route to learning and a good grade is to keep up with the reading, read for understanding, attend class, pay attention, take good notes, study and clarify your notes within 24 hrs. of the class. Ask questions for clarification and join in discussion.

Sample Exams,

Fall 1999 Exam 1 Fall 1999 Exam 2

Fall 2000 Exam 1 Fall 2000 Exam 2

Fall 2001 Exam 1 Fall 2001 Exam 2

ENTOMOLOGY 201

Classroom and Course Policies

1. Attend class. Participation cannot happen if you are not present (see 2).

2. Participate in the activity in class. Some persons are reserved and some very talkative, but everyone should have opinions, questions, responses, ideas, or answers if they are reading and thinking. Participation will contribute to your score on every activity where applicable, but just as I expect all to contribute, I want no one to dominate the class.

3. Turn in assignments on time. No matter how good your effort, the maximum possible grade decreases by a grade for each class meeting past the deadline unless extenuating circumstances prevail.

4. Take assignments seriously. Effort counts, as does substance. Be prepared for class. Do the reading. Take notes on it when requested to do so. Take time to think about assignments. Prepare written activities with care. Legibly written or word processed (typed) work that addresses all of the items asked for will earn a higher grade than will a few scribbled notes done at the last minute. Neatness counts.

5. Use standard English correctly and improve where you need to do so. Good content expressed carelessly or poorly in your writing or in oral presentations will earn a lower grade than it would otherwise.

6. Practice oral presentations before class and plan how you will lead or generate discussion in the class when you are the leader. A nicely delivered, organized presentation will help your score. Think of visual impact.

7. You should not feel intimidated or superior to others in the group. We are all students, and we can learn from each others’ perspectives, experiences and contributions. It is OK to disagree with a peer and your professor in discussion. You always should feel free to challenge statements and ideas but also be willing and able to receive and accept the same. Disagreement over ideas is OK; being disagreeable in doing so is not. Mutual respect is expected.

8. Absolute honesty in taking exams and completing assignments is required. Comments concerning dishonesty should be directed to me to to Dr. Judith Hough-Goldstein, Dept. Chair, 250 TNS. You should be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Dishonesty in the Offical Student Handbook. The policies therein apply here. Possible consequences of academic dishonesty include a written reprimand, repeating assignments, a lower grade for the assignment or the course, or action through the University Judicial System. Any action taken is reported to the Dean of Students as a formal charge.

To visit the National Wildlife Federation website, click on the banner below:

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