Ivana Schoepf, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

behavioural ecology eco-physiology disease ecology animal personalities wildlife conservation movement ecology mammals birds

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Research

I am a broadly trained evolutionary biologist interested in understanding how organisms respond to challenges in their environment. Because the ability of individuals to respond to challenges depends on both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, my research typically integrates questions addressing the proximate mechanisms and the ultimate reasons leading to adaptive phenotypic changes. My approach is to investigate short-term behavioural and physiological responses, and long-term evolutionary outcomes, using field observations and experiments. Currently, I am researching individuals’ responses to infection, conflict, and climate change.

AUBIO 112 - Evolution and Biodiversity

An introduction to the biology of organisms, focusing on the evolution of biological diversity, including the mechanisms responsible for evolutionary change and the adaptations associated with the evolution of the major groups of organisms. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 112, AUBIO 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214.

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AUBIO 350 - Conservation Theory and Biodiversity in Tropical Systems

Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 350 and AUENV 350.

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AUBIO 395 - Vertebrate Form and Function

Study of the structure, function, and diversity of vertebrates. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 or AUBIO 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214.

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AUBIO 413 - Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Ecology

In-depth study of evolutionary processes in natural populations of plants and animals. Selected topics for lectures and seminars address contemporary questions about natural selection, adaptation, speciation, biogeography and the evolution of interaction among species. Prerequisites: AUBIO 253 and 3 units of AUBIO at the 300 level or a cross-listed AUENV or AUGEO equivalent.

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AUBIO 459 - Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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AUENV 350 - Conservation Theory and Biodiversity in Tropical Systems

Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 350 and AUBIO 350.

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AUENV 459 - Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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Schoepf I, Olson S, Moore IT, Bonier F.

Proc. R. Soc. B.. 2022 November; 289 10.1098/rspb.2022.1978

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Tuliozi B, Tiezzi F, Schoepf I, Mancin E, Guzzo N, Mantovani R, Sartori C.

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution . 2022 September; 10 10.3389/fevo.2022.972093

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Schoenle LA, Schoepf I, Weinstein NM, Moore IT, Bonier F.

General and Comparative Endocrinology. 2017 July; 256 10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.07.006

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Yuen CH, Schoepf I, Schradin C, Pillay N.

Animal Behaviour. 2017 May; 128 10.1016/j.anbehav.2017.04.009

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Schoepf I, Pillay N, Schradin, C.

J Comp Physiol B. 2017 February; 187 10.1007/s00360-016-1054-5

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Schoepf I, Pillay N, Schradin, C.

J Comp Physiol B. 2016 July; 187 10.1007/s00360-016-1020-2

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Yuen CH, Pillay N, Heinrichs M, Schoepf I, Schradin C.

Behav Ecol Sociobiol. 2016 April; 70 10.1007/s00265-016-2131-1

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Yuen CH, Pillay N, Heinrichs M, Schoepf I, Schradin C.

Behav Ecol Sociobiol. 2015 May; 69 10.1007/s00265-015-1937-6

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Schoepf I, Schmohl G, König B, Pillay N, Schradin C.

Animal Behaviour. 2014 November; 99 10.1016/j.anbehav.2014.10.002

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Schoepf I, Schradin C.

Hormones and Behavior. 2013 May; 64 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2013.04.011

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Schoepf I, Schradin C.

Animal Behaviour. 2012 September; 84 10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.08.019

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Schoepf I, Schradin C.

Journal of Animal Ecology. 2012 January; 81 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2011.01939.x

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