Syllabus

Mathematics 580 - Mathematical Ecology

Instructor

Dr. Chris Dugaw
Email dugaw@humboldt.edu
Phone:826-4251
Office: BSS 354
Office Hours: M 10-11, W 8-10, Th 1-2, F 8-9, & by appointment

Textbook

Mathematical Ecology by Mark Kot.

Course Time and Location

MWF - 11:00 to 11:50 in BSS 211

Grading

Your grade will be based on the following grading scheme:

Homework - 40%
Midterm - 20%
Final Paper/Presentation - 40%

Homework

There will be regular homework assignments. I encourage you to discuss the problem with classmates or work in groups. However, each person should write up their own solutions. Late homework will not be accepted, but you can make arrangements with me to turn it in early if you have to miss class.

Course Description:

This course will focus on spatial population models and associated mathematical and ecological theory.

Learner Outcomes

This course addresses the following Learner Outcomes from the 2004-2005 Environmental Systems Program Review:

1. The ability to read the current literature in their area with understanding and insight.
4. The ability to clearly articulate an understanding of and solutions to environmental and resource management problems.

Course Policies

Students with Disabilities

Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center in House 71, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. http://www.humboldt.edu/~sdrc/

Add/Drop policy

Students are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. http://www.humboldt.edu/~reg/regulations/schedadjust.html

Incomplete policy

I will only give incompletes to students that satisfy all of the following conditions: the student has completed the majority of the course, the student is currently earning a passing grade (C or better), the student has a serious and compelling reason for requesting an incomplete.

Emergency evacuation

Please review the evacuation plan for the classroom (posted on the orange signs), and review http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/emergencyops/campus_emergency_preparedness.php for information on campus Emergency Procedures. During an emergency, information can be found campus conditions at: 826-INFO, or http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency

Academic honesty

Students are responsible for knowing policy regarding academic honesty: http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/judicial/academic_honesty.php or see the catalog: http://www.humboldt.edu/~reg/catalog.html

Attendance and disruptive behavior

Students are responsible for knowing policy regarding attendance and disruptive behavior: http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/judicial/attendance_behavior.php

No part of your grade in this class is based on attendance; however attendance is expected. Students are responsible for material covered in class and announcements made during class.