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COURSE SCHEDULE
Natural History of Bats
Maymester 2004
Class will meet from 1:00-4:45 pm on May 17-20 and May 27,28, in Cavness Science Bldg. (room TBA). Other class times are TBA and will take place in the field.
17 May 2004
What is a bat? Morphology, Echolocation, and Diversity
Identification of Texas bats: Discussion of the methods to be used to identify species of chiropterans we may encounter in Big Bend. Go over important measurements and terms used in the key. Key exercises are due tomorrow. Specimens will be available for review in class tomorrow. Also view Bat Chat echolocation slide show.
READ: p. 1-32 and p. 81-111 and bat key
18 May 2004
Reproduction, Roosting, and Diets of Bats
The Secret World of Bats: Watch video on the natural history, diversity, behaviors, and role of bats in tropical ecosystems. We will also review specimens in lab.
READ: p. 32-73 and p. 116-126 and handout
19 May 2004
Continue Reproduction, Roosting, and Diets of Bats
Field notes, techniques and equipment. A survey of different types of equipment used to capture and study bats. We will practice setting up mistnets and demonstrate other equipment (GPS, radiotelemetry, ANABAT). Guidelines for filling out data sheets and keeping your journals will also be discussed. Specimens will be available for review.
READ: p. 125-126 and handout
20 May 2004
Quiz over topics covered since the beginning of class (including identification of museum specimens). Then go home and pack for trip!
Depart at 5:00 pm for James Eckert River Bat Cave in Mason, Texas to witness the mass emergence of Mexican free-tailed bats at dusk. We will carpool there, watch the emergence and drive home the same night (returning about 11:30 pm).
21 May
2000Depart from Cavness Science Building at 9:00 am for Big Bend National Park group campsite in the Basin campground.
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26 May
Return to San Angelo approximately 6:00pm27-28 May
Data summary, Construct species list, go over guidelines for research report. Take Quiz over field techniques used or demonstrated in the course. Fill out Course Evaluations.
1 June
Journal and research report are due