Biogeography - Lecture Slides 2009 | GEO 4938, Study notes of Geography

Download Biogeography - Lecture Slides 2009 | GEO 4938 and more Study notes Geography in PDF only on Docsity! BIOGEOGRAPHY GEO 4938/6938 (Sect. 3304/DEPT); 6 January 2009 Dr. Michael W. Binford Professor of Geography Lecture 1: 6 January 2009 • Introduction – Biogeography? – The Science of Biogeography • Major questions • Methods – Why Geography instead of Biology? • This Class – the Semester – Objectives – Logistics – Evaluation – Schedule • Reading: Chapter 1 & 2 in Lomolino et al. Definition of Biogeography • Biogeography: Describe and explain spatial patterns of Earth’s biological diversity. – Study of distributions of organisms, past and present (Lomolino et al. 2006. p 4) – “Biological Diversity” includes genes to communities and whole ecosystems – “Spatial Patterns” includes geographic variation at all scales – “Earth” includes terrestrial and aquatic/marine systems. Major Questions of Biogeography: Extent of Study Area Major Questions of Biogeography: Grain of Study Area Tools of locations measurement, e.g. Landsat vs. Quickbird; GPS Persistent Themes in Biogeography • Classifying geographic regions based on their biotas. • Reconstructing the historical development of lineages and biotas, including their origin, spread, and diversification. • Explaining differences of numbers and types of species among geographic areas and along geographic gradients (area, isolation, latitude, elevation, depth) • Explaining geographic variation in the characteristics of individuals and populations of closely related species. NEON aayolr NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATORY NETWORK NEON > About NEON > Overview Lali) . Overview About NEON Milestones eS Membership trolley uta 1B) ame} a) The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a continental-scale research platform for discovering and understanding the impacts of climate change, land-use change, and invasive species on ecology. NEON will gather long-term data on ecological responses of the biosphere ta changes in land use and climate, and on feedbacks with the geosphere, hiydrosphere, and atmosphere. NEON is a national observatory, not a collection of regional observatories. It will consist of distriouted sensor networks and experiments, linked by advanced cyberinfrastructure to record and archive ecological data for at least 30 years. Using standardized protocols and an open data policy, citiead ta manacin tho MEO will aothinr arcantial dats far davolanine tho ceinntifie uncarstandina and than, http://www.neoninc.org/about-neon/overview. html Course Objectives 1. Understand and be able to explain current knowledge about the patterns and processes that determine the distribution of Earth’s biodiversity. 2. Understand how to read, understand, and summarize the peer-reviewed scientific literature on Biogeography. 3. Understand how to synthesize research questions from literature and theory (graduate students and advanced undergrads). 4. Understand how to apply Biogeographic theory and evidence to problems of conservation, resource exploitation, etc. [Ei BIOGEOGRAPHY - SeaMonkey =e = Bile Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools ‘Window — Hel % € —— 2 ~ &, a A http: jwww.clas.ufl edufusers/mbinford?GEOXXXX_Biogeography/geoXXX%_biogeography_syllabus_spring_2009.h| ¥ | ~& Search = © 5 bHome | WEBookmarks [~ SYLLABUS 4 January 2009 Instructor: Michael W. Binford Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:00 - 5:00; or By Appointment (e-mail me) Office: 3139 Turlington Hall ¥ ie Oh ES] Ga == http:/Awww.clas.ufl.edu/users/mbinford/GEOXXXX_Biogeography/geoXXXX_biogeography_syllabus_spring_2009.html  Schedule Schedule and To pics (Always tentative except for dates of exams and assignments) 38 or 40 Lecture periods, dependmg on the AAG meeting schedule in March. 6 January Introduction, Course Logistics, Introduction to the Discipline: The Science and History of Biogeography I $ January 1. The Science and History of Biogeography I, Organization of Life and Codes of Zoological and Botanical Nomenclature. 2. Eee cence Setting 1: The Geographic Template (Ch. 3) 13 January Environmental Setting 2: The Geographic Template (Ch. 3) 15 January 1. Environmental Setting 2: The Geographic Template (Ch. 3) 2. 20 January Distributions of Species: Ecological Foundations (Ch. 4) 22 January 1. Distributions of Species: Ecological Foundations (Ch. 4) 2. Distributions of Species: Ecological Foundations (Ch. 4) 27 January The Changing Earth (Ch. 8) 29 January 1. The Changing Earth (Ch. 8) 2. Glaciation and Biogeographic Dynamics of the Pleistocene (Ch. 9) 3 February Glaciation and Biogeographic Dynamics of the Pleistocene (Ch. 9) 5 February 1. The Geography of Communities I ( Ch. 5) aT Caan Os 714) SAO