Welcome back to the

National University of Singapore

LSM2251 Ecology & the Environment

Congratulations! 4th batch

First lecture
Introduction to module coordinator - why? To
understand my background, motivation and respond likewise.

Introduction to the module Learning Outcomes - so you understand why we

do what we do.

What is ecology? Answering a basic query!

Lectures, readings, practicals - the nitty-gritty,

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INTRODUCTION... TO YOUR MODULE COORDINATOR

N. SIVASOTHI A.K.A. OTTERMAN

sivasothi.com

Smooth-coated Otters, Sungei Punggol, July 2008

Photo by Daniel Koh

http:// sivasothi.com/ articles

Singapore, c.1819
13% mangrove cover 82% forest cover

Singapore, c.1990
0.5% mangrove cover 0.2% primary forest

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David Attenborough

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Carcass recovery/ Animal rescue

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE

Pulau Seringat, 1997

Chek Jawa, 2001

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Why a hidden eden?

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Why a hidden eden?

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Quarry

Straits of Johor

Sand bar

Seagrass lagoon Mangroves

Plantations

Rocky shore

Coastal Hill forest

Coral rubble 1km= 0.63 miles 0.7km = 0.43 miles

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Research at Chek Jawa: May Aug 2001 Sudden demands

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The Reprieve, December 2001

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The Reprieve, December 2001

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Introducing the Public: Sep-Oct 2001

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The Reprieve, December 2001

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Communicating Science/ Public education

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Toddycats!
Project Managers

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Capacity building

Why teach?

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LSM1103 Biodiversity LSM1303 Animal Behaviour LSM2251 Ecology and Environment LSM3261 Life Form and Function LSM4262 Tropical Conservation Biology MW5201 Science Communication

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Freshwater crabs of Singapore

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Communicating Science

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Toddycats Engage!

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Citizen Science
http://mammal.sivasothi.com/

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Ecological principles also applied elsewhere

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http://www.sivasothi.com

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Your turn... (personal statement)

Introduce yourself (include a photo of yourself). How you have found NUS so far? What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses. What you hope to learn during this ecology course? Have you thought about what you want to do in future? Submit as a pdf. Deadline: One week - Next Thursday. 2.5% of grade: are you an effective communicator.
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