	MARS 4910
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Sept 8- Week 1: Introduction to the Course

(Note: KDH at World Seabird Conference)

Watch Documentary & Think About It

Select a research topic from 12 case studies

(Book "on reserve" in Atherton Library)

Sept 15 - Week 2: Discussion: Course Goals and Syllabus

Critically Discussing Papers: An Example

For Scientists, a Beer Test Shows Results as a Litmus Test

Grim T. 2008. A possible role of social activity to explain differences in publication output among ecologists. Oikos 117(4): 484–487.
Sheil D., Wunder S., Jansen P., Bongers F. & Dudley R. 2008. Hope for Bohemian ecologists – comments on "A possible role of social activity to explain differences in publication output among ecologists?” by Tomáš Grim, Oikos 2008. Web Ecology 8: 103–105.
Moya-Larano J. 2008. A break to moderate drinkers. Web Ecology 8: 106–107.

Assignment - by Sept 20 (monday):

Email the instructor two literature review topic ideas.

(Please refer to the week 1 presentation for details)

Sept 22 - Week 3: Defining "Ecosystem-Based Management"

Willis A. J. 1997. The ecosystem: an evolving concept viewed historically. Functional Ecology 11(2): 268-271.
Grumbine R.E. 1994. What is ecosystem management? Conservation Biology 8: 27-38.
Grumbine R.E. 1997. Reflections on "What is Ecosystem Management?" Conservation Biology 11: 41-47.
Ruckelhouse et al. 2008. Marine Ecosystem-Based Management in Practice - scientific and governance challenges. Bioscience 58(1): 53-63.

Assignment: Come to class ready to discuss papers and "end of the line" movie

Sept 29 - Week 4: NO CLASS

Students Work on Mind Maps and Review Outlines

(Note: KDH at Pew Conference)

Assignment - by Sept 29:

Email the instructor two potential discussion papers.

(Please refer to the week 2 presentation for details)

Assignment - by Sept 30:

Email the instructor your Literature Review Outline.

(Please refer to the week 2 presentation for details)

Oct 6 - Week 5: Mind Maps and Outlines

Assignment: Students Present Mind Maps and Review Outline

- Prepare graphics before class: Use a paper poster OR powerpoint

- Each student will have 5 mins (Presentation) + 5 mins (Q / A)

Assignment: Students submit Review Outline

Group Discussion:

Hypothesis Testing and Ecosystem-Based Management: A Case Study

DeMaster, D.P., et al. 2006. The sequential megafaunal collapse hypothesis: Testing with existing data. Progress in Oceanography 68 (2-4): 329-342
Springer, A.M., et al. 2003. Sequential megafaunal collapse in the North Pacific Ocean: An ongoing legacy of industrial whaling? Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 100 (21): 12223-12228

Assignment:

Everyone in the class is expected to read and evaluate the assigned papers, and to address the questions listed here:

Paper CritiqueForm

The instructor will lead the evaluation of each paper (using powerpoint slides and the white eraser board). This critique will address the main points listed here:

Tips for Reading Scientific Papers

Oct 13- Week 6: 4 Students Lead Paper Discussions

Presenter: Dorothy Dziura. Read and evaluate: Duke et al. 2000
Presenter: Jessica Thompson. Read and evaluate: Barnett-Johnson et al. 2007
Presenter: Kelli Havner. Read and evaluate: Lewison & Crowder 2007
Presenter: Jason Mehlinger. Read and evaluate: Sasal et al. 2007

Assignment:

Presenters will summarize and lead the evaluation and group discussion of each paper (using powerpoint or white eraser board). Each presenter will have up to 45 minutes.

Everyone in the class is expected to read and evaluate the assigned papers, and to address the questions listed here: Paper Evaluation Form

Oct 20 - Week 7: 4 Students Lead Paper Discussions

Presenter: Lisa Carlson. Read and evaluate: Salin et al. 2005
Presenter: Gadea Perez-Andujar. Read and evaluate: Lohmann et al. 1995
Presenter: Tom Ridenour. Read and evaluate: Vilchis et al. 2005
Presenter: Jessi Kaschak. Read and evaluate: Joyce et al. 2002

Assignment:

Presenters will summarize and lead the evaluation and group discussion of each paper (using powerpoint or white eraser board). Each presenter will have up to 45 minutes.

Everyone in the class is expected to read and evaluate the assigned papers, and to address the questions listed here: Paper Evaluation Form

Oct 27 - Week 8: 4 Students Lead Paper Discussions

Presenter: Rachael Randall. Read and evaluate: Dawson et al. 1998
Presenter: Jessica Jacob. Read and evaluate: Swartz et al. 2006
Presenter: Corey Ueland. Read and evaluate: Sadovy 2005
Presenter: Freddie Velasquez. Read and evaluate: Tittensor et al. 2009

Assignment:

Presenters will summarize and lead the evaluation and group discussion of each paper (using powerpoint or white eraser board). Each presenter will have up to 45 minutes.

Everyone in the class is expected to read and evaluate the assigned papers, and to address the questions listed here: Paper Evaluation Form

Nov 3 - Week 9: NO CLASS

(Note: KDH at MPA FAC)

Students Work on Reviews and Presentations

and Conduct Seafood Surveys

Presentation - PPT

Survey - Excel Sheet

Use the enclosed Excel file to score a restaurant and a grocery store

Nov 10 - Week 10: 4 Review Presentations I

Rachael Randall
Freddie Velasquez
Corey Ueland
Jessica Jacob

Nov 17 - Week 11: 4 Review Presentations II

(45 minutes each)

Jessi Kaschak
Gadea Perez-Andujar
Tom Ridenour
Lisa Carlson

Nov 24 - Week 12: 4 Review Presentations III

(45 minutes each)

Jason Mehlinger
Kelli Havner
Jessica Thompson
Dorothy Dziura

Dec 1 - Week 13: 6 Proposal Presentations I

(20 minutes each)

Rachael Randall

Jessica Jacob

Tom Ridenour

Jessica Thompson

Jason Mehlinger

Kelli Havner

Dec 8 - Week 14: 6 Proposal Presentations II

(20 minutes each)

Corey Ueland

Jessi Kaschak

Gadea Perez-Andujar

Dorothy Dziura

Lisa Carlson

Freddie Velasquez

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