BIO 242
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Curation of Biodiversity Collections
Course Description
Rationale, methods, and standards of curation for organismal specimens across the tree of life with an emphasis on physical preservation, responsible specimen use & loans, database standards, and digitization methods for electronic dissemination of specimen data.
When Taught
Winter Term 1
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Role of Biodiversity
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate the relevance of biodiversity collections in specimen-based research and species conservation.
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Responsibilities and Methodologies
Learning Outcome
Students will develop skills pertaining to responsibilities and methodologies used in contemporary specimen curation and data management.
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Data Management
Learning Outcome
Students will gain experience with data standards and databases used for specimen data and biodiversity collection management.
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Comparisons
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss diverse methodologies for specimen curation required across multiple organismal groups, based on inherent differences in organisms.
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Career Preparation
Learning Outcome
Students will prepare a CV demonstrating knowledge of common skills desired of curators/collection managers of natural history collections.
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Life-long Learning
Learning Outcome
Students will gain foundational knowledge that can enhance their passion and commitment to stewardship of earth’s natural resources.
