Introduction 2014.10.15

October 15, 2014

Introduction to Coral Reef Diversity and Conservation

Information:

Time & Place: Science 327, Weds 8:30-10:00
許可 code: 87t5
Instructor: James Reimer.
Office: Science 353
URL: http://ryukyucoral2014.blogspot.com/
Office hours: Anytime except Weds. daytime.

Goals #1:

Understand why coral reefs have high importance and diversity.

Understand new coral reef research.

Understand basic DNA techniques (and others) and how to use them in conservation.

Goals #2:

Understand the threats coral reefs face from anthropogenic and climate change problems.

Understand basic conservation techniques.

Evaluation:

Mid-term presentation (in groups of 2-3 people) and very short report: 40%.

Final test: 40%

Two random tests: 20%

You must pass both in order to pass the class.

Class schedule:

1.  登録調整と説明  (10/15)

2.  Introduction to diversity + Red Sea images  (11/5)

3.  サンゴ礁生態系の紹介  (11/12)

4.  遺伝学の紹介  (11/19)

5.  系統樹の説明(12/17)

6.  サンゴ礁生態系についての研究紹介I  (12/24)

7.  サンゴ礁生態系についての研究紹介II  (1/7)

8.  中期レポートの説明  (1/14)

9.  サンゴ礁生態系についての研究紹介III  (1/21)

10.  網状進化の研究紹介  (1/28)  

11.  保全学についての研究紹介I-Great  Barrier  Reef  Park  History  (未定)

12.  DNA  Barcoding  and  the  Tree  of  Lifeの紹介  (未定)

13.  期末テスト(未定)

14.  group  presentations/test  (未定)

10/8、10/22、10/29    授業は休みです（出張のため）

『未定』の授業は、学生全員の相談の上、日程を決定する

Text, reading, references:

Nothing necessary, but you will do better by reading suggested readings.

I may take questions from suggested readings.

Posted on blog and at end of each class.

Rules:

Good news:

Drinks and food in class OK, but be respectful.

Questions anytime OK.

Take notes!

Bad news:

No copying, cheating, or missing references.

No attendance taken.

Two random tests!

Good luck!