Week 1:
No lab material. We did the pretest and reviewed
the syllabus.
Week 2:
Chapters 2, 3, & 4:
Be able to meet all the
goals on the hand-out I gave you that day in lab. Can't find your
copy? Click Here
Week 3: Holiday, no lab
Week 4:
Ch. 29:
1. Be familiar with
field journaling including:
a) materials
used in the field journal
b) the types
of chapters typically used: (1) journal, (2) catalog,
(3) species list, (4) species account
c) understand
why keeping a field journal is important (besides
it being a requirement for the class).
Compass & Orienteering:
1. What is your
stride length and be able to use it to measure distances.
2. Maps:
Understand how to locate and use these aspects of a topographic map:
a) orienting on the map: (1) north, (2) longitude, (3)
latitude
b) declination: (1) what it is, (2) how it is corrected on
the map
c) scale: (1) how to find it on the map, (2) how to use it
for calculations
d) recognize symbols for: (1) roads, (2) elevation, (c)
buildings
e) applying a compass to orient the map to your surroundings
3. Compass: Understand
these aspects of using a compass:
a) how the compass works in relation to the physics of the Earth
b) how to use these parts of the compass: (1) compass needle,
(2) rotating compass housing, (3) orienting arrow, (4) direction
of travel arrow,
c) how to use a compass to navigate across the landscape ("walk a
line at X degrees")
d) how to find the compass bearing for an object on the landscape
For review information about using a compass and topographic map,
visit these web sites: (click on the link)
> Kjetil
Kjernsmo's "Illustrated guide on how to use a compass."
(these pages are really good: "The
Compass Alone" & "Compass
and Map interacting")
> U.S.
Geologic Service's "Finding Your Way with Map and Compass."
> U.S.
Geologic Service's "Topographic Map Symbols" - How to use a topographic
map.
Weeks 5 & 6:
Ch. 30:
1. Recognize
these kinds of traps: a) snap traps, b) Sherman traps
2. Understand
the difference between a paceline method and grid method of trap placement.
3. Understand
how to calculate the number of trap nights.
4. Be able to
set a Sherman trap in less than 60 seconds (everyone was able to do this
in the field).
Ch. 36:
1. Understand
what these terms mean and how they effect mammal populations:
a) natality, b) immigration, c) mortality, d) emigration,
e) population
2. Contrast a
survey versus a census.
Week 7:
Ch. 31:
1. Be able to
measure the following:
a) total length, b) tail length, c) hindfoot length,
d) ear length, e) tragus length (only on bats)
Radio Telemetry
1. Be able to
use the telemetry receiver to accurately locate a transmitter signal up
to 800 m away.
Lecture Material:
Two questions from this lecture material will also be included
in the written portion of the practical.
Explain how these features serve as mammalian adaptations to hot environments:
a. kidney structure,
including:
i) nephron ii) loop of Henle
iii) cortex iv) medulla
b. metabolic water
c. evaporative cooling
i) sweating
ii) panting
d. sinus cooling
{"cool brains" and "respiratory heat exchange" in your book}
i) rete mirabile ii) reclaimed
water vapor
e. insulation:
fur thickness and thermal windows
f. body size and heat
load
g. estivation