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Lab	Date^a	Topic^b	Suggested Readings^c
1	Aug 21	Introduction About the lab Lab Format Attendance Student presentations Novell network On-line class Accessing and running class software Student Presentation Schedule
2	Aug 28	Delimiting Populations - Part 1 Definitions and basic concepts Delineating population distributions Geographic Information Systems References In-class exercise Problem set Help/Hints problem set	Geographic Info. Systems: Braun Chap. 15
3	Sep 4	Delineating populations Part 2 Delineating population distributions Models Gap Analysis Project In-Class exercise Problem set Help/Hints	Scott et al. 1993
4	Sep 11	Estimating Abundance: Aerial Surveys Conceptual framework Aerial surveys Correcting for visibility bias Program Aerial Survey References In-class exercise Problem set Help/Hints for problem set	Braun Chap. 5
5	Sep 18	Estimating Abundance: Mark-Recapture Introduction Lincoln-Petersen estimator Schnabel estimator Program CAPTURE References In-class exercise Problem set Help/Hints for problem set	Braun Chap. 5 Krebs 2001: 122-125
6	Sept. 25	Estimating Abundance: Line/Point Transects Basic concepts Software for analyzing line-transect data Assumptions Field procedures Program DISTANCE References In-class exercise Problem set Help/Hints for problem set	Braun Chap. 5
7	Oct 2	Band Recovery Analysis C-D life tables Modern methods Definitions Analyzing band-recovery data Program MARK Assumptions of modern methods References In-class exercise Problem set HELP/HINTS for problem set	Krebs 2001: 133-154 Braun Chap. 14
	Oct 5	EXAM I
8	Oct 9	Population Growth: Simple Models Introduction Exponential Growth Models Instantaneous versus Finite Rates References Problem set PART II: Life Tables Types of life tables Semelparity and Iteroparity Life-table notation Extended or expanded life tables Methods of collecting data Accuracy, limitations, etc. Survivorship and mortality curves References HELP/HINTS for problem set	Braun Chap. 6 Krebs 2001: 157-160
9	Oct 16	Population Growth: Limited Environments Introduction density-dependent growth general features of logistic growth assumptions of logistic model Logistic growth models Overlapping generations (birth pulse) Overlapping generations (birth flow) Time lags References Problem Set	Braun Chap. 6 Krebs 2001: 157-172
10	Oct 23	Scientific writing Writing examples Topic sentence example Journal of Wildlife Management Guidelines North American Journal of Fisheries Management Guidelines Conservation Biology Guidelines Leslie Matrices Population projections Based on observed changes in N Using life-table data Leslie matrices Leslie matrices Leslie matrix (A) Calculating F_x Population vector (n_t) Population projections Post-birth pulse example Male + female projections Assumptions Advantages and disadvantages References In-class exercise Problem Set	Braun Chap. 6 Krebs 2001:173-176
.	Nov 2	EXAM II
11	Oct 30	Population Viability Analysis Stochasticity stochastic vs. deterministic models types of stochasticity examples of stochastic models Population Viability Analysis terminology probability of extinction or persistence assessing population viability major questions of PVA References In-class exercises Program STOCHMVP Program INMAT2AC Problem set	Braun Chap. 26
.	Oct 29	Project Proposal Due
12	Nov 6	Metapopulations Objectives Definitions Simple metapopulation models Types of metapopulation models In-class Exercise Problem set	Krebs 2001: 355-359
13	Nov 13	Interspecific Competition Definitions and Concepts Lotka-Volterra competition model Competition coefficients Logistic-competition equations Zero-growth isoclines Phase-plane diagrams Predicted outcomes of competition Tilman's resource-competition model Definitions and concepts Model notation References In-class exercises Problem Set	Krebs 2001: 170-190
.	Nov 19	FALL RECESS - NO CLASSES
14	Nov 27	Population Interactions: Predation Definitions and Concepts Lotka-Volterra Model Tanner's Model A References In-class Exercise Problem Set	Krebs 2001:206-232
.	Nov 30	EXAM III
.	Dec 3	PROJECT REPORT DUE
15	Dec 5	Population Regulation Course Evaluation	.Krebs 2001: 280-296
.	Dec 11	FINAL EXAM 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

References For Suggested Readings:

Braun, Clait, editor. 2005. Techniques for Wildlife Investigations and Management. Sixth ed. The Wildlife Society, Bethesda, Md. 974pp. (required text)

Krebs, C. J. 2001. Ecology: the experimental analysis of distribution and abundance. Fifth ed. HarperCollins College Publishers, New York, NY. (on reserve at library)

Mills, L. Scott. 2007. Conservation of Wildlife Populations: Demography, Genetics, and Management. Blackwell, Malden, MA. 407 pp. (required text)

Scott, J. M., F. Davis, B. Csuti, F. Noss, B. Butterfield, C. Groves, H. Anderson, S. Caico, F. D'erchia, T. C. Edwards, Jr., J. Ulliman, and R. G. Wright. 1993. GAP Analysis: A geographic approach to protection of biological diversity. Wildl. Monogr. 123.

WLF 448: Fish & Wildlife Population Ecology

Fall 2007

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