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Spring 2021
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| BI 103G - General Biology: Global Ecology |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2021
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply scientific inquiry to biological sciences. 2. Describe the steps involved in scientific inquiry and distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. 3. Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, the internet) for scientific reliability and validity. 4. Engage in logical methodology and communicate via mathematical and graphical models. 5. Describe the phylogenetic relationships among organisms and arrange them on a phylogenetic tree. 6. Describe natural selection and speciation and be able to describe the evolution of a novel trait/species. 7. Relate the structure of phylogenetic trees to the history of biological evolution. 8. Describe the ecosystematic roles of organisms, populations and communities. 9. Diagram the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems. 10. Evaluate selective advantages of various organismal interactions. 11. Relate patterns of population growth to ecosystem dynamics. 12. Define sustainable resource use and describe the role of humans in ecosystems. 13. Make accurate measurements and be proficient at using biological tools such as microscopes, pipettes, etc. 14- Relate the scientific evidence of global climate change to its current impact on Earth. 15- Describe the values of the natural world held by peoples of western civilization and among American Indians. 16- Describe native people's relationship with their natural world and how they interact with flora and fauna. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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