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