BIS 358                Future Washington                 Fall 2006

Exploring the future ecosystems of Washington State in a world of changing climates

LECTURE NOTES

 

!! Lecture Notes Announcements !!

New Notes posted for Lara Whitely Binder's presentation (posted 11-18-06)

 

Sep

27

Course Introduction / Global Change context

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Oct

  2

Understanding the Ecology of Washington

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  4

WA Ecoregions / West-side ecosystems

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  9

West-side ecosystems

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11

West-side ecosystems

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16

West-side ecosystems

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18

East-side ecosystems / Ecosystem change through time

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25

Lessons from the past: PNW climate and ecological change

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30

The science of climate change: climate control, variability, mechanisms of change & forecasting (Dr. P. Mote, CIG)

the print version of the notes will allow you to print 6 slides per piece of paper; the original version views easier on screen but prints at one slide per piece of paper

Notes for viewing - do not print (too big & long)

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Nov

  1

Ecological impacts of climate change: general framework

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  6

Ecological impacts of climate change: general framework

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  8

Ecological impacts of climate change: general framework

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13

Eastside ecosystems: past, present & future (J. Evans, TNC)

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15

Climate change & ecological impacts in the PNW (Lara Whitely Binder, CIG)

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20

Environmental ethics & climate change (Dr. M. Gillespie, UWB)

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22

Climate change & Native Americans: past, present & future (optional discussion)

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29

Legislating / planning for climate change (R. Sims, King County)

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