Bishop, Chad

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Spring 2-1-2021 WILD 494.B01: Senior Wildlife Seminar Chad Bishop University of Montana, Missoula, chad.bishop@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Bishop, Chad, "WILD 494.B01: Senior Wildlife Seminar" (2021). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 12547. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/12547 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                              WILD 494 - B01 – Senior Wildlife Seminar Spring 2021 Wednesday: 1:00 – 2:50 PM in Brantly Hall 110 https://umontana.zoom.us/j/96496273248 Dr. Chad BishopOffice: FOR 312Contact: 406-243-4374 (office), 970-237-1769 (cell), chad.bishop@umontana.edu (email)Office Hours/Appointments: Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm or by appointment (email me or you canschedule a meeting with me by visiting the Dean’s office in the Forestry Building)COURSE DESCRIPTION Effective communication skills are critical for professionals in wildlife biology.  Biologists whoexcel at verbal communication are better positioned to be selected for jobs, to meaningfullyexplain the results of research, and to compel others to take actions that benefit wildlife.  Thegoal of this course is to enhance students’ oral communication skills through instruction andpractice.COURSE OBJECTIVES• Learn skills to communicate effectively and strategically in various professional settings• Gain experience giving professional-oriented oral presentations• Practice self-critique and constructive critique of peers to improve communication skills• Learn about wildlife biology and conservation topicsLEARNING OUTCOMES Communicate effectively and strategically.  Students should be able to: • identify necessary steps in preparing professional seminars and speeches; • identify techniques for engaging audiences and delivering key messages; • tailor oral presentations to diverse audiences; and • understand linkages between oral communication and leadership. Gain experience speaking in front of peers.  Students should be able to: • prepare and deliver oral presentations in front of others; • appreciate concepts of channeling inner-purpose and nerves into positive energy when preparing and delivering speeches; and • overcome basic anxieties associated with public speaking. Critique presentations.  Students should be able to use their knowledge of public speaking to constructively critique presentations given by themselves and others, in ways that lead to meaningful improvement.   Expand knowledge of wildlife biology and conservation.  Students should have a broader knowledge of current wildlife science and management issues. TEXT BOOK The Honest Broker: Making Sense of Science in Policy and Politics, by Roger A. Pielke, Jr.                                                                                                                                 Reading assignments will be given in class.OVERVIEW OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS Each student is required to give a short elevator speech and two, 15-minute oral presentations(one using PowerPoint; one without visual aids) focused on a wildlife biology or conservationtopic.  Each student will also be required to submit short (1-2 page) critiques of their ownpresentations after viewing them on video and to constructively critique the presentations of other students.  A separate, detailed assignment sheet will be provided that sets forth expectations and provides guidance for preparing presentations. Your presentation TOPIC andFOUR preferred presentation dates must be submitted to the instructor by email no later than February 3. See the detailed assignment sheet for guidance. Attendance is mandatory, unlessthere is an exceptional circumstance and the absence is approved in advance by the instructor.There will be no final for those who have attended each class or received an instructor-approved absence. Grading is CR/NCR.SCHEDULE January 13 Review syllabus and course requirements; Introduction to EffectiveCommunicationJanuary 20 Movies and Discussion: How to Write & Deliver Great Speeches, Ross Shafer; The Perfect Storm: Factors Influencing Conservation in the 21st Century, Jim Martin.January 27 Knowing your audience and knowing your purpose: communicatingstrategically and finding common ground.February 3 Communication scenarios and discussion. Instruction for Elevatorspeeches.  Instructor models elevator speech. Presentation topics andpreferred presentation dates due to Professor via Email.February 10Feb 17 – Mar 17Students Deliver Elevator Speeches. Instructor models the two types ofpresentations that students will be required to give during the remainderof course.Student “Technical/Powerpoint” seminars (2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17)Mar 24 – Apr 21 Student “Lay” seminars w/o Powerpoint (3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21)April 21 Conclude seminars, final lecture, and course evaluations.COVID-19 Related Considerations:• Masks are required in the classroom.  View UM’s face covering policy. • Students are expected to clean their personal work space when they arrive for class, and before they leave the classroom.                                                                                                                                 • Refill stations for cleaning supplies/hand sanitizer are set up around campus - please learnwhere they are and use them.• Please sit in the same seat each time to facilitate attendance and contract tracing• Contact the Curry Health Center at (406) 243-4330 if you feel sick and/or if exhibitingCOVID-19 symptoms.• If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, follow instructions for quarantine and contact youradvisor so they can help you stay on track academically.Disability Services for Students (DSS): • The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration betweenstudents with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS). If you think youmay have a disability adversely affecting your academic performance, and you have not alreadyregistered with DSS, please contact DSS in Lommason 154 or 406.243.2243. I will work with you andDSS to provide an appropriate modification.Student Conduct Code • All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academicpenalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students needto be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at StudentConduct CodeDropping/Adding:Drop/Add dates are posted at Office of Registrar: Calendar. Important Dates Regarding Opportunities to Drop a Course during Spring 2021 Semester:Date Description Date RangeTo 15th instructionalday Students can drop classes on Cyberbear withrefundJanuary 11 to February 116th to 45th instructional dayDrop requires instructor and advisor approvals(via Cyberbear), and there is a $10 fee; student will receive a ‘W’ on transcript and no refund.February 2 to March 1846th to lastinstructional dayStudents are only allowed to drop a class under very limited and unusual circumstances.Concern over course grade is not an acceptablereason. Requests to drop must be approved by the instructor, advisor, and Dean and a $10 feeapplies. A WP or WF will appear on thestudent’s transcript.March 19 to April 23

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