Ivana Schoepf, PhD

Asst Professor, Augustana - Sciences

Pronouns: she, her

Contact

Asst Professor, Augustana - Sciences
Email
schoepf@ualberta.ca
Phone
(780) 695-1515
Address
C156 Classroom Building
4901-46 Ave
Camrose AB
T4V 2R3

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

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


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.

Courses

AUBIO 214 - Evolution and Biodiversity

The course focuses 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 and AUSCI 115 (2022). Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 112, AUBIO 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214.


AUBIO 390 - Animal Behaviour

Introduction to key concepts and methods in animal behaviour. Both mechanistic and evolutionary points of view are considered. Topics include genetics, developmental processes, learning, neurophysiological aspects, orientation, communication, foraging and habitat use, social behaviour, parental care and mating. Prerequisites: AUBIO 112 or 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214; AUBIO 260 and AUSTA 215.


AUBIO 395 - Vertebrate Form and Function

Study of the structure, function, and diversity of vertebrates. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.


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.


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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Publications

Experimental reduction of haemosporidian infection affects maternal reproductive investment, parental behaviour and offspring condition.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Olson S, Moore IT, Bonier F.
Publication Date: 11/30/2022
Publication: Proc. R. Soc. B.
Volume: 289
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.1978

Genetic correlations and causal effects of fighting ability on fitness traits in cattle reveal antagonistic trade-offs.

Author(s): Tuliozi B, Tiezzi F, Schoepf I, Mancin E, Guzzo N, Mantovani R, Sartori C.
Publication Date: 9/30/2022
Publication: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Volume: 10
DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.972093

Higher plasma corticosterone is associated with reduced costs of infection in red-winged blackbirds.

Author(s): Schoenle LA, Schoepf I, Weinstein NM, Moore IT, Bonier F.
Publication Date: 7/8/2017
Publication: General and Comparative Endocrinology
Volume: 256
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.07.006

Boldness: are open field and startle tests measuring the same personality trait?

Author(s): Yuen CH, Schoepf I, Schradin C, Pillay N.
Publication Date: 5/23/2017
Publication: Animal Behaviour
Volume: 128
DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2017.04.009

Trade-offs between reproduction and health in free-ranging African striped mice.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Pillay N, Schradin, C.
Publication Date: 2/4/2017
Publication: J Comp Physiol B
Volume: 187
DOI: 10.1007/s00360-016-1054-5

The pathophysiology of survival in harsh environments.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Pillay N, Schradin, C.
Publication Date: 7/15/2016
Publication: J Comp Physiol B
Volume: 187
DOI: 10.1007/s00360-016-1020-2

Personality traits are consistent when measured in the field and in the laboratory in African striped mice (Rhabdomys pumilio).

Author(s): Yuen CH, Pillay N, Heinrichs M, Schoepf I, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 4/28/2016
Publication: Behav Ecol Sociobiol
Volume: 70
DOI: 10.1007/s00265-016-2131-1

Personality does not constrain social and behavioural flexibility in African striped mice.

Author(s): Yuen CH, Pillay N, Heinrichs M, Schoepf I, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 5/19/2015
Publication: Behav Ecol Sociobiol
Volume: 69
DOI: 10.1007/s00265-015-1937-6

Manipulation of population density and food availability affects home range sizes of African striped mouse females.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Schmohl G, König B, Pillay N, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 11/24/2014
Publication: Animal Behaviour
Volume: 99
DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2014.10.002

Endocrinology of sociality: Comparisons between sociable and solitary individuals within the same population of African striped mice.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 5/3/2013
Publication: Hormones and Behavior
Volume: 64
DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2013.04.011

Differences in social behaviour between group-living and solitary African striped mice, Rhabdomys pumilio.

Author(s): Schoepf I, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 9/10/2012
Publication: Animal Behaviour
Volume: 84
DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.08.019

Better off alone! Reproductive competition and ecological constraints determine sociality in the African striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio).

Author(s): Schoepf I, Schradin C.
Publication Date: 1/4/2012
Publication: Journal of Animal Ecology
Volume: 81
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2011.01939.x