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Description: The biology of fishes and how the environment affects their survival, growth, reproduction and population dynamics.
Textbook: Wootton, R.J. 1998. Ecology of Teleost Fishes (2nd ed.).
Laboratory manual: Hartleb, C.F. 2008. Fisheries Ecology Laboratory Manual.
Syllabus Spring 2008 (pdf)
| Week of: |
Lecture Topic |
Readings |
Lab Exercise |
| Introduction |
| 1-21 |
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No lab |
| Physiological Ecology |
| 1-28 |
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| 2-4 |
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Respiration |
| 2-11 |
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Computer modeling |
| 2-18 |
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| Community / Behavioral Ecology |
| 2-25 |
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Swimming & schooling |
| 3-3 |
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Exam 1 |
| 3-10 |
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Optimal foraging |
| 3-17 |
Spring Break! |
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No lab |
| 3-24 |
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Optimal foraging |
| 3-31 |
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Predator avoidance |
| Biodiversity |
| 4-7 |
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Niche differentiation |
| 4-14 |
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Exam 2 &
Niche differentiation |
| 4-21 |
Oceanic & Deep Sea |
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| 4-28 |
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Field trip |
| 5-5 |
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Data analysis |
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