Lecture 0

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# Lecture 0
## Course overview
### WILD3810 (Spring 2021)

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# LOGISTICS

**Lecture**: Monday and Wednesday 10:30-11:20  
**Lab**: Monday 2:30-4:20  
**Credits**: 3

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# INSTRUCTORS

#### Dr. Clark Rushing  
[clark.rushing@usu.edu](clark.rushing@usu.edu)   
~~**Office**: NR 146~~   
**Office hours**: Monday and Wednesday 1:00-2:30 (or by appointment)

#### Kim Savides (TA)  
[kim.savides@gmail.com](kim.savides@gmail.com)   
~~**Office**: JQL 145~~  
**Office hours**: By appointment

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# COURSE FORMAT

Refer to [syllabus](https://rushinglab.github.io/WILD3810/articles/syllabus.html)

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# COURSE OBJECTIVES

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1) Understand general concepts of plant & animal population dynamics

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2) Gain experience using mathematics and computer software to examine dynamics of plant and animal populations

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3) Apply the following skills:  
  + Data entry  
  + Application of basic statistical tests  
  + Graphical presentation of data and statistical results

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4) Analyze data and use models to project future plant & animal population conditions resulting from management or anthropogenic disturbances

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5)	Further refine quantitative and critical thinking skills