Bio/Env 235: Wetlands - Fall 1997
Project/paper Descriptions & Notes
1. Field Trip Report (DUE OCT. 20 = NEXT MONDAY)
a. We will share our data and observations from the field work.
b. Give an Introduction: what the trip was about, why travel to that particular location, etc.
c. Use one of these three formats:
i. Traditional Lab Report
ii. Comparative approach by ecosystem: "Dossier" of each wetland type
iii. Comparative approach by concept: section describes hydrology of all ecosystems, another for animals, etc.
d. Conclusions:
i. What advantages/disadvantages to how trip and field work was done?
ii. Overall impressions, suggestions, etc.
e. section on bioluminescence in dinoflaggelates. What taxa might we have seen? How does it work? Any advantage to organism/reason for glowing?
2. Term Paper (DUE _____________)
a. About 10-12 pages of double spaced text. Also include tables/figures as appropriate. Use proper citation style, have a Lit Cited section.
b. I will help in literature search and answer any questions, etc. Take advantage of Internet, library, and other resources available to you (I will work with you individually).
c. Be sure to pick a topic of sufficient depth, and not too broad (or it will lack focus). Topic is your choice, but must pertain to the class. Tie into project (see below)?
3. Project (DUE _____________)
a. The paper will be submitted as a class project (team effort). Everyone listed as an author (list alphabetically).
b. Introduction, Recommendations, Lit Cited, TOC, cover page: group responsibility.
c. Indiv. topics have a lead author responsible for content (but gather input from other four; I am the "fifth member" of each team). Lead author listed in TOC next to each section heading. Topics:
i. Hydrology: what is water quality, how can it be improved, problems if decrease water storage in pond
ii. Vegetation: present species, proposed additions, hydrologic requirements, weed problems, etc.
iii. Animals and wildlife: current use, possible use, enhancement strategies
iv. Engineering & logistics: what techniques to create a wetland, especially earth moving & hydrologic control; costs and financing
d. Grading: 100 pts. possible
= 50 pts. group grade (everyone gets the same)
= 50 pts. individual contribution (based on quality of your section)
e. Use a consultant if needed (the instructor, other profs...)