Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT STABLE ISOTOPE ECOLOGY: Concepts, Methods and Applications INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Björn Wissel <http://www.iecs-uregina.ca/people/> 1, University of Regina <https://www.uregina.ca/> Course date: Monday, July 30th to Friday, August 3rd 2018 Application deadline: Monday, April 16th 2018 Course place: Institute of Environmental Change and Society <http://www.iecs-uregina.ca/> (IECS2), Regina, Canada Course fee: $0.00 Course format: Lectures, assigned readings, discussions, laboratory demonstrations and exercises, and short practice of techniques for sample collection and preparation. Classes will be Monday to Friday, 9 - 12 am, and 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Target group: Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. This course is ideal for ecologists and environmental scientists who are new to stable isotopic analysis, as well as more experienced researchers interested in innovative techniques and new applications. Space is limited to 16 participants. Course emphasis: This course will highlight current and novel uses of stable isotope analysis for different ecological disciplines. The instructor will explain the background to methodologies, outline the underlying principles and assumptions, and point out potential limitations and pitfalls. Specific topics will include: Concepts, notations and history of stable isotope ecology Principles and laboratory demonstrations of isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) Techniques for sample collection and preparation Isotope circulation in the biosphere (C, N, S, H, and O) Stable isotope fractionation Stable isotope food-web models The Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution <http://ciee-icee.com/> (CIEE) provides all course materials and analytical supplies. Participants are responsible for accommodation and travel to Regina. CIEE has organized room <https://www.luthercollege.edu/university/residence-food-services/residence/ residence-photo-gallery-and-vr-tour> and board <https://www.luthercollege.edu/university/residence-food-services/cafeteria> on campus for all successful participants at a reduced rate of C$59.00 per night. Application: Please include a short CV, indicate why the course if of interest to you, and how your own research could benefit from taking this course. Include brief details of your background on stable isotope ecology. All applications will be received via email to: ciee-i...@uregina.ca <mailto:ciee-i...@uregina.ca> 1Dr. Wissel is Associate Director of the Institute of Environmental Change and Society (IECS) at the University of Regina, and has over 16 years of research and teaching experience using stable isotopes. 2IECS is a unique 6,500 sq. ft research centre that provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise. The facility includes all equipment required to conduct stable isotope analyses, including Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (IRMS), Cavity Ring-Down Spectrometers (CRDS), as well as comprehensive field equipment, superb analytical capabilities, advanced cellular analysis capabilities, a numerical analysis facility and database, scientific synthesis centre, and dedicated research science staff. -- Björn Wissel, PhD Associate Director, Institute of Environmental Change and Society Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology 525 Research and Innovation Centre University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Canada phone 306 585-4890 fax 306 337-2410 e-mail bjoern.wis...@uregina.ca <mailto:bjoern.wis...@uregina.ca> www.iecs-uregina.ca <http://www.iecs-uregina.ca> www.uregina.ca/biology/index.php?page=faculty/Wissel2 <http://www.uregina.ca/biology/index.php?page=faculty/Wissel2>
