SEE-U 2001: Biosphere2 Week1 Syllabus


Biosphere 2 Syllabus
Week 1: June 3-June 10, 2001	Print this syllabus

Key:

Shared Activity, common to all sites

Full day for working on Independent Projects

[Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday ]


Sunday, June 3 2001
		Orientation

	PM:	6:30-7:30 B2 Orientation Dinner 7:30-9:00 B2 Orientation


Monday, June 4 2001
	Section:	A: Biomes
	Module:	1: Introduction to Global Biomes

	AM:	7:00 — Instructor's residence Class breakfast 8:30-9:00 — PC Lab B2C ITS Orientation 9:00-10:00 — PC Lab Introduction to class Goals Class components, logistics, grading Desert field precautions Lecture 1: Global Biomes Introduction to ecological divisions Major terrestrial biomes Major aquatic biomes Controls over biome distribution Introduction to climate diagrams 10:00-11:30 Exercise 1: Climate Diagrams for Major Biomes 11:30-12:00 Ex 1 Presentations

	PM:	12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:30-4:00 — Biosphere2 Guest Lecture: Adrian Southern, B2 Research Staff The B2 Research Facility & The Rainforest Mesocosm (tour) Other links: Biosphere 2 Center Virtual Tour Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Team Biome Management Team 4:00-5:30 — Field (B2 Campus) Exercise 2A: Navigation Orienteering course: Map and compass Introduction to GPS use (6:00-8:00) B2 Food Run

	Note:	Early start next day


Tuesday, June 5 2001
	Section:	A: Biomes
	Module:	2: The Local Biome - Day 1 (Shared Activity 1)

	AM:	6:00-10:30 — Field (B2 Campus) Exercise 2: Measuring Biodiversity [Notes: Wear boots & hat. Bring gloves, NHSD book, snack & water] Local trails walk - local plants and animals Links: Herbarium at the University of Arizona plant photos Task B: Measuring Biodiversity 10:30-12:00 Exercise 2C: Climate Diagrams of the Sonoran (handout: Quick Guide to Climate Diagram Atlas)

	PM:	12:00-3:00 Lunch / Siesta 3:00-6:30 — PC Lab Exercise 2 Introduction to eBiome GPS data download Exercise 2B: Data entry, analysis (eBiome, Excel) Ex 2B Write-up — prepare results for uploading (Excel, Powerpoint) How to write a scientific paper Cox: "Ex 5" handout Report Writing Guide On-line Resources 7:00 Share 2B and 2C results with other SEE-U site

	Notes:	Sites share Ex 2 datasets and analyses in time for next morning activities


Wednesday, June 6 2001
	Section:	A: Biomes
	Module:	2: The Local Biome - Day 2 (Shared Activity 1)

	AM:	9:00-10:30 — PC Lab Exercise 2 Download 2B and 2C results from other SEE-U sites Discuss and writeup cross-site analysis (Powerpoint) Ex 2 Presentations 10:30-11:00 — PC Lab Lecture 2: Subtropical Desert Biome & The Sonoran Local factors Terrestrial ecosystems within Subtropical Deserts Aquatic ecosystems in the Subtropical Deserts Utility of GPS and GIS Individual projects: Discussion of assignment Possible Individual Research Project Subjects On-line Resources Scientific Method and Theory PowerPoint presentation Schumm: Chapt 2 handout Links: Desert Natural History Lecture notes and handouts by Rick Brusca (B2C, Education Dept.) — The Deserts of the Southwestern United States The Ecological Regions of the Sonoran Desert. Comparing the Types of Deserts found Across North America Map: Biotic Communities of the Southwest (Brown and Lowe)

	PM:	12:00-3:00 Lunch/Siesta 3:00-4:00 Individual Projects — Meet with instructors 4:00-5:00 — Habitat Classroom or PC Lab Lecture 3: Natural Selection and Evolution Overview of biotic processes Natural selection and evolution Individual projects: Discussion of structure

	Note:	Early start next day Van pickup


Thursday, June 7 2001
	Section:	B: Biotic Processes
	Module:	3: Natural Selection and Evolution: The Ecology of Individuals

	AM:	6:00-10:00 — Field (B2 Campus) Exercise 3: Diversity along Gradients [Notes: Wear boots & hat. Bring gloves, NHSD book, snack & water. Van available] 10:00-12:00 — Dry Lab (Insect Bio Lab) Exercise 3 Measurement of field samples

	PM:	1:00-3:00 Lunch/Siesta 3:00-6:30 — PC Lab Exercise 3 Data entry (eBiome, Excel) Statistical tests (Excel, SPSS) Finalize analyses, discuss results, prepare presentation 7:30 Class Dinner — Gather at instructor's residence Desert literature readings

	Notes:	Individual project proposal due Sunday


Friday, June 8 2001
		Independent Projects — Draft Ideas Due

	PM:	1:00-3:00 Individual Projects: Draft Ideas Due — Sign up to meet with instructors

	Notes:	Departure next morning for all-day trip


Saturday, June 9 2001
		All-Day Field Trip / Independent Projects

	AM / PM:	11:00am-11:00pm — Field Trip Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, Tucson Mtns, and Saguaro NPk [Notes: Wear boots & hat. Bring lunch and dinner, snacks, water. Bring NHSD book, journal, flashlight, suncreen. Cooler available in van.] Other links: ASDM Map of Grounds and Exhibits Research and Conservation Projects at ASDM Flora and Vegetation of the Tucson Mountains (Rondeau et al.) Guest Lecture (Gates Pass): Steve Slaff Desert Geomorphology Guest Lecture (Desert Museum): Keith Labnow Migratory Pollinators Project Solo sit — Exploration of individual project ideas
	Notes:	Van — All day Picnic dinner in field Instructors available for assistance with independent project proposals Independent project proposals due Sunday eve.


Sunday, June 10 2001
		Independent Projects — Proposals Due

	PM:	7:00pm Independent Project Proposals Due 7:00-9:00 — Field (B2 Campus) - optional Ex 4: Set animal traps, depending on Ex 4, Task A protocol [Note: Wear boots]

	Notes:	Instructors available for assistance with independent project proposals Optional early morning activity next day

T. Kittel
rev. 5/27/01, 6/23/01