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In this module we explore the links between biodiversity and the ecosystem. We will begin with discussions of the topic, including a history of the field and the controversies surrounding it. In the first assignment, you will analyze a dataset of tree diversity and ecosystem properties compiled across tropical forests. In teams of two, you will formulate a question and hypothesis (and\/or question), analyze data and present your findings. Your findings from assignment 1 (or the questions generated along the way) will inspire an experiment or observational study, which you will propose as a part of assignment 2. Details of the assignments are below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Date<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Topic<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Readings, HW, Things to think about<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tuesday, Oct 10<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

First day of class<\/p>\n

What is Biodiversity? What is an Ecosystem? What are Ecosystem Functions? How might Biodiversity and Ecosystem function relate to each other?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Thursday, Oct 12<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Discussion of Tilman et al. 2014<\/p>\n

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function PPT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Readings for Today: Tilman et al. 2014<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tuesday, Oct 17<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The BEF debate. Class discussion.<\/p>\n

Introduce Assignment Part 1 <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Read prior to class and come ready to discuss: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wardle 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

Eisenhauer et al. 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Thursday, Oct 19<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Computer lab: work on Assignment Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Working on assignment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tuesday Oct 24<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Presentations of Assignment Part 1 and discussion.<\/p>\n

Begin working on Assignment Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

HW\u00a0Due:<\/strong>\u00a0Assignment Part 1<\/a> (5 slide presentation and 1-2 page summary, 10 min presentation)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Thursday, Oct 26<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Present Assignment Part 2 and discussion<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

HW Due:<\/strong>\u00a0Assignment Part 2 (3-4 page description of proposed research and 5 minute presentation)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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