Zoology 955 Limnology/Novel ecosystems IGERT graduate seminar (1 credit)
Fall 2017, Thursdays 12:00-1:00, Center for Limnology conference room
Novelty, invasive species, and freshwater systems
Jake Vander Zanden


Schedule (tentative)

Sept 7
Introductions, organize, seminar overview

Sept 14
An overview of the idea of novelty
Radeloff_2015; Murcia_2014; Hobbs_2009

Sept 21
Individual and groups pitch project ideas and get feedback
 
Sept 28
 JVZ out of town. Use seminar session to work on projects

Oct 5
Holly Embke - walleye fisheries
 
Oct 12
Attend Wisconsin Ecology talks by Julian Olden on Wed & Thurs of this week Project proposals DUE
 
Oct 19
Joe Phillips - Myvatn arctic charr
 
 
Oct 26
Mike Spear - invasive species at low densities
Vince Butitta - conservation status of mussels

Nov 2
 Amanda McCormick - nutrient limitation and Myvatn
Martin Perales - littoral zone impacts
 
Nov 9
Alex & Tom - stream restoration - riparian versus watershed
 
Nov 16
Aaron & Paul - riparian invasive species impacts
Draft paper DUE
 
 Nov 23
Thanksgiving break – no class
 
Nov 30
Special Topic: seeking postdoc opportunities. Bring info. on postdocs.
 
 Dec 7
Final paper DUE