SEE-U 2000: Atlantic Forest - Module 4:Exercise 4

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## Exercise 4: Population Size in Habitats of Different Area Module 4: Growth and Competition: Population and Metapopulation Dynamics Printer format Background Lecture: Basic population parameters (structure, density, growth rates, birth and death rates, reproductive rates, etc Estimates of population size (capture-recapture models) Population dynamics models (matrix models) Stella—introduction to use and programming Activities in the experiment: Collection of data on population density Calculation of population density Compare population densities Build a model of population growth Hypotheses to test Is population size affected by area? Independent variables in the experiment Area of habitat Dependent variables that they could use in their experimental design. Population size Student evaluation Based on presentation of results (written and oral) Preparation notes This lab can be done with Plants—quadrat methods Insects—capture-recapture techniques (with previous capture and marking) Mammals/birds—using distance measurements along transects