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MARINE ECOLOGY (MarSci 260) (Coastal Ecology) Instructor: Clay E. Corbin, Ph.D. Academic Address Department of Biological & Allied Health Sciences Hartline Science Center 173 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 400 East Second Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 570.389.4134(w) BOLT: https://bolt.bloomu.edu (BU’s Desire2Learn Site) Students should have a Google email address Course Description Interrelationships among animals, plants, and physical and chemical aspects of the environment will be studied, with stress on adaptations for survival, which are unique to the marine environment. Prerequisites: One semester of college-level biology. Course Goals and Objectives This is a field course where we will investigate marine and coastal ecosystems (estuaries, saltmarshes, seagrass beds, tidal creeks, bays, coves, barrier islands, beaches, intertidal zones). Someone, somewhere, at some time said that we learn best by doing (i.e., hands-on experiences) and courses like this are a magnificent marriage of talk and action. I expect a high level of participation, teamwork, and respect for the diverse experiences and backgrounds of course participants. As students of this course, you will: 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply ecological theory to the study of the structure and dynamics of ecosystems with emphasis on coastal and marine environments. Learn to recognize ecological trade-offs and organismal adaptation. Gain experience with ecological field methods and materials. Develop your quantitative skills by designing and conducting observational and/or experimental ecological investigations. Textbooks: Required: None required. Suggested: Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts. Kaiser et al. 2011. Oxford University Press. Field Notebook: Required, but most any will do. Some suggestions: “waterproof” paper and pen, ringed binder (3ring possibly). Something smaller to fit in pocket maybe. Optional texts: Regional field guides. Tentative Course Schedule Unless announced otherwise, Breakfast 0730-0800, Lunch 1200-1230, Dinner 1800-1845. Class Meetings: Earlyc 0500-0730 Morninga 0830-1130 Afternoona 1300-1500 Late Afternoona-c 1500-1800 Nightb 1900-2100 Latec >2100 a b every day, informal lab every night (identification, work on assignments, computer work, etc. cspecials TBA Days will be in the field or lab making observations and responding to questions. We will meet for three (3) hours of lecture and 3-4 hours of field/lab time each day, although the two will be integrated. Laboratory time in the evenings will be used for informal data analysis and discussion, during which time I will be available for consultation. Depending on the boat schedule and tides, we will hold lecture either in the morning or afternoon period. Nights will be spent in laboratory work (data analysis, report preparation), recitation, or discussion groups. IF one night per week is scheduled for research seminars (7-8 pm) attendance is mandatory for Marine Ecology students. Habitat Types are various. Please be prepared for all conditions; full participation is expected and needed for a successful course. We will experience Swamp, Ocean, Freshwater, Beach, Backbeach Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Boats, Kayaks, Riding in van, HIking, Walking, Swimming, Sitting, Standing, Sun, Rain, Mud, Night, Midday, Morning, Evening, etc... Assessments for Course Grade A written take-home exam _ Exam will cover lecture and lab material. Format: definitions, short answer, matching, and essay 100 pts Participation Your success in this course is dependent upon your participation during lecture, field exercises, group-work, presentations, and discussions. 100 pts Assignments and Quizzes (e.g. algae quiz, bird quiz, wrackline shell diversity report, etc.) These will be given periodically as we collect data. Total of all assignments will equal 100pts. 100 pts Field Notebook Checks 2 @ 25 points each Keep excellent field notes your notebook. Turn in your field notes at the end of the first two weeks. 50 pts Current Article Synopsis 1 @ 50 points Pick a recent primary literature article on any marine ecology topic and present it to the class. Please, try to avoid articles on cetaceans. 50 pts Student Projects @ 100 points 100 pts Depending on class size, students will work alone or in groups of 2-3 to conduct (formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment, collect data, analyze/interpret data) observational/experimental investigation and present findings to the class on Thursday of the 3rd week. A poster summary of the study will also be produced. Grades will be assigned based on a percentage of points earned (500 possible points): A B+ B BC+ C CD+ D (90-100%) (86-89.9%) (82-85.9%) (79-81.9%) (76-78.9%) (72-75.9%) (69-71.9%) (67-69.9%) (59-66.9%) F (<59%) Marine Ecology Tentative Topic Schedule week Date 1 Topics Chapter(s) Introduction, Ecology, Sources of Variation Distributions of Organisms Habitats Population Ecology Community Ecology Food webs, Predation and Parasitism Field Notebook 2 Food webs, Predation and Parasitism Behavioral Ecology Biogeography Evolutionary Ecology Field Notebook 3 Research Projects Conservation and Marine Ecology / Special Topics Continued TAKE HOME TEST ASSIGNED Continued R Research Presentations F Research Presentations TAKE HOME TEST DUE Lecture guide, field exercises, Chapter TBA