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PROFESSOR Aaron
Wirsing, PhD Wildlife
Science School of
Environmental and Forest Sciences |
EEB 105 (map) MTWTh 8:30 – 9:20am |
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TEACHING ASSISTANT Linda Uyeda PhD
Candidate, Wildlife Science School of
Environmental and Forest Sciences |
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WELCOME TO ESRM150! Course Description The influence of humans increasingly shapes the
natural landscapes and systems of this planet, leading to concerns and
sometimes conflict involving wildlife.
This course is intended to provide an introduction to wildlife biology
and conservation by investigating the suite of pressures influencing species
survival. We assume that you do
not have a background in college-level biology and that you are not in a
natural resource or biology program.
A strong interest in learning how and why humans affect wildlife is
essential to succeeding in this course. Course Goals Wildlife in the Modern World is intended to
provide students who might not otherwise study wildlife in an academic
setting with a framework for understanding wildlife-related topics they will
encounter in the media throughout life.
Students are encouraged to critically assess basic needs and pressures
of a wide variety of wildlife.
Students who leave ESRM 150 in good standing will be able to research
a wildlife species of interest, synthesize available information, and
effectively communicate the species past, present, and potential interactions
with humans and the natural world.
Successful students will also be able to discuss basic topics of
wildlife ecology, management, and conservation with peers. Text None required. Lectures Some of the lectures are PowerPoint presentations
that can be downloaded from the website, printed, and used as class notes.
Read and print class notes before attending class to improve your note taking
and help you keep up with the lectures.
I plan to post these PowerPoint presentations at least 1 day prior to
lecture. We have a number of guest speakers to give
lectures on a variety of wildlife-related topics. Material from guest speaker
lectures is also fair game for exam questions. Discussion Sections In weekly
discussion sections (see below for schedule and locations), you will have the
opportunity to interact with a TA and other students while delving deeper
into a variety of wildlife topics. This more casual forum will allow you to
ask questions and receive help with specific problems related to course
requirements. AA: Mo
10:30-11:20, ART 004 (map) AB: We
9:30-10:20, ART 006 AC: We
10:30-11:20, ART 004 AD: We
3:30-4:20, ART 004 AE: Th
9:30-10:20, ART 006 AF: Th
12:30-1:20, BAG 261 (map) Students with
disabilities To request disability accommodation, contact the
Disability Services Office at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY),
206.685.7264 (fax), or email at dso@u.washington.edu. The University of
Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests.
Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance
of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days. |
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