NCEP Exercise- Metapopulations: a Literature Analysis

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Students are asked to conduct a primary literature search on the topic of metapopulations, using scientific online journal databases (such as PubMed, Ingenta, etc.). Students then choose one article and summarize the objective of the study, experimental design or points argued, and conclusions. Students also prepare a critical analysis of the article. Additional teaching materials on topics relating to biodiversity conservation and ecology can be obtained free of charge by registering at the Network for Conservation Educators and Practitioners’ website (http://ncep.amnh.org).

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Ecological Core Concept	The science of ecology -- History of ecology The science of ecology Landscapes and larger scales -- Spatial heterogeneity and connectivity Landscapes and larger scales Applied ecology -- Conservation Applied ecology
Drought & Water-Ecosystem Services Collection	Off
Conservation Targets Under Global Change Collection	Off
Big Data Collection	Off
Editor's Choice	No
Audience	Undergraduate upper division 15-16 Undergraduate lower division 13-14
Pedagogical Use Description	This exercise allows students to understand the metapopulation concept and how it has been used and misused in the past. Students will also learn how to conduct scientific literature searches and analyze and critique scientific writing.
Keywords	NCEP, conservation, metapopulation, literature review
Life science discipline (subject)	Ecology
Primary Author Controlled Name	J. Cigliano
Primary Author Affiliation	Cedar Crest College
Primary Author email	biodiversity@amnh.org
Rights	Reproduction of this material is authorized by the recipient institution for non-profit/non-commercial educational use and distribution to students enrolled in course work at the institution. Copyright 2004, by the authors of the material, with license for use granted to the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of the American Museum of Natural History. All rights reserved.
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Date Of Record Submission	2009-03-23

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