| ESPM 3002 EXOTIC PLANTS & ANIMALS Fall 2007 | 490 Hodson Hall |
| 11:45AM-01:10 PM Tuesday | |
| Instructor: Dr. Raymond Newman | 120 Hodson Hall |
| e-mail: RNewman@umn.edu | Phone: 625-5704 |
| class e-mail: RMNClass@tc.umn.edu | For assignments etc.... |
| Office Hours: | 10:30-11:30 AM Tuesday |
| Other times by appointment or chance (which is likely - phone first to be sure) | |
Texts: Readings:
Available from class website (U of MN verified access) and E-Reserve
Books available in Entomology, Fisheries
& Wildlife Library, Hodson Hall.
Grading: The final grade will be based upon the percentage of total points possible
(e.g., 93-100% = A; 90-92.9 = A-, 88-89% = B+; 83-87= B; 70-79 = C, etc...).
| Points are assigned for: | |
| Weekly answers to questions 8 @ 10 pts. each | = 80 pts. |
| Class Participation | = 10 pts. |
| Online Discussion (Vista) | = 10 pts. |
| Questions for speakers 5 @ 2 pts each | = 10 pts. |
| Total | = 110 pts. |
Following 8 of the classes, a set of take home questions (quiz) will be handed out to be answered by the start of the following week’s class. The answers to the take home quizzes must be handed in prior to the start of class (mail or e-mail ahead of time if you will miss class). No questions will be accepted late without prior (before class) approval. Readings are essential to provide background and a basis for discussion; they must be read before each class. Before the start of 5 of the classes, you will turn in 1 (several components) or 2 questions for the speaker or discussion topic of that day (my sessions included). You get to choose for which 5 sessions you want to develop questions. The questions should be based upon your readings or, if appropriate, be related to prior lectures. Simply turning in a question will ensure 1 point; excellent questions will get 2 points, and fair questions, 1.5 points; 1 quality question is preferred (not factoid questions). Class participation will be judged on the quality as well as the quantity of your interactions in class discussion and lecture questions and online discussion. Although the assignments and questions are only worth 2 to 10 points each they are the main part of your grade. Missing class is not a good idea; see me in advance if you are going to miss a class. There is no final per se, but all students are expected to attend the final session (15 December) for grad presentations and final discussion.
Students are expected to exhibit academic honesty. Quizzes or questions must be your original work - identical copies of assignments from more than one student will be considered inappropriate and not accepted. Discussion of assignments with classmates and colleagues is appropriate and encouraged, but the end result and interpretation must be your individual and unique product. See the Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) website for additional information: http://www1.umn.edu/sos/students.htm and the Regents policy at: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.html.
Course Objective and Description:
This colloquium will introduce you to current issues related to exotic species.
We will consider a diverse array of exotics, their impacts and methods for control.
I will provide a general overview, specific examples that I deal with, and a
logical tie between topics. Local experts will relate their experiences and
expertise on specific issues ranging from particular groups of exotics, to invasion
theory to real-world management. Assigned readings will be used to introduce
topics and provide additional depth and breadth. Class discussions and required
questions for speakers, based in part on readings, will be used to help you
think critically about contemporary resource issues such as exotic species management.
Interaction is expected in this class and a diverse array of perspectives is covered. You are encouraged to voice your opinion but be respectful of the views and background of others, who may have different views or life experiences. Personal attacks are not appropriate. Students with disabilities that may hinder their ability to fully participate in the course or achieve their potential should contact me and may also wish to contact Disability Services ( 612-626-1333) http://ds.umn.edu/ for assistance.
Course Lecture Schedule and Reading Material:
The course outline and lecture schedule are below. A tentative list of readings
follows the lecture schedule. The lecture schedule and the required and supplemental
reading list are on the class website and will be updated if changes are needed.
Consult the website for the most current information.
The readings are listed by author and date; on the class website these are
linked to the full citations in the Exotics Reference Readings list. Within the
list on the web, links to the reference (direct link from our web site, generally
via FindIt) are provided. I will not supply a hard copy of this list, but
if you wish to print a hard copy, a pdf file (Exotics Reference Readings) is
available on the website. Consult the Exotics Reference Readings list (web
or pdf) for the full citations. The list and links may be updated and
I will announce changes in class and on the website.
All Required and most supplemental readings are available online
and can be linked from the class website. You must read the required
readings prior to the class; you should print and bring copies of required readings
to class.
Note that articles linked to directly from the class web site presume you
are using a University of Minnesota IP to validate your access to that material. You
may need to have VPN installed on your computer (see Electronic
Interactions,
below) if you wish to retrieve this material from an external Internet service
provider (e.g., AOL, RoadRunner, another institution). Materials linked
via findit (most but not all) are available after you validate with your x.500
user and password. Please inform me of broken links or access problems
and I will try to correct.
*Final is presentation of Grad web pages and discussion of final questions/issue
4:00-6:00PM Dec 15 365 BORlaug
Hall . Note room change. All are expected to attend.
Lecture Readings for 2007:
Back to nresexotics homepage.
Comments to: RNewman@umn.edu
Last updated: 19 November 2007
Copyright: 2007 by Ray Newman, University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries,
Wildlife and Conservation Biology. All rights reserved. Content by Ray Newman
with the aid of Pagemill.
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