Ecological Risk Assessment
Ent 5241/ WRS 5241
University of Minnesota
Fall 2006, D. A. Andow
Course Schedule W 3:30-6:30, 490 Hodson
Click here for the Syllabus in Microsoft Word Format
Scope of ERA: Defining the problem and mobilizing interested and affected parties.
Mechanics of ERA: Qualitative and quantitative approaches and the weight of evidence.
Risk Analysis Context: Risk management and risk communication.
Assignments (% of Grade)
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Project (70%) |
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Weekly Reports (20%) |
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Weekly |
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First Draft (10%) |
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Nov. 22 (3 copies) |
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Review comments (10%) |
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Dec. 6 (2 copies) |
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Final Report (20%) |
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Dec. 15 (1:30pm) |
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Oral Presentation (10%) |
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Dec. 15 |
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Class Participation (30%). Graded daily and based on preparation and discussion in class. |
Instructor Information
David Andow
Office: 232 Hodson Hall
Phone: 612–624–5323
E-mail: dandow@umn.edu (better than telephone)
Mailbox in 219 Hodson Hall
Office hours: By appointment
Texts
Required: Nothing required for purchase.
A full set of readings is available in the Insect Ecology lab 241C Hodson Hall.
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