Biology 101 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
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| Introduction Lecture | 2 | Define the three different biology topics covered in BI 101. |
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| 3 | List the four general characteristics of science. |
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| 4 | Provide an example of how microscope technology impacted the discovery and classification of organisms. |
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| 5 | Classify organisms into the Domains and Kingdoms. |
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| Atmosphere and Climate Lecture |
6 | List the three parts of the biosphere, and provide information on the composition of earth's atmosphere. |
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| 7 | Link air pollutants to acid precipitation and ozone depletion, including impacts on organisms. |
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| 8 | Describe the greenhouse effect, including the relationship between atmospheric gases and climate. |
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| 9 | Explore predictions of the impacts of climate change. |
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| Lichens Recitation |
10 | Describe the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in relationship to lichens. |
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| 11 | Given a lichen specimen, image, or description, classify the lichen and describe its basic structure. |
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| 12 | Provide examples of basic human uses of lichens. |
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| 13 | Explain how water and pollutants, including acid rain, impact lichens. |
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| 14 | Identify, draw, and label lichen organisms viewed with a microscope. |
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| Birds Laboratory |
15 | Classify birds and compare birds to other animal species. |
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| 16 | Explore how characteristics like tracks, scat, castings, and field marks can be used to distinguish between bird species. |
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| 17 | Explain the significance of bird anatomical structures, including bones, muscles, and feathers. |
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| 18 | Provide examples of variation in bird songs, eggs, nests, beaks, and talons. |
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| 19 | Make detailed bird field journal entries, including photos or drawings, written information, and identification. |
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| On-Line Readings (Taxonomy, Climate, Lichens) |
20 | Discuss how the classification of organisms has changed, including the names of the current three Domains. |
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| 21 | Explain the significance of the "greenhouse effect," list the greenhouse gases, the possible impacts of climate change, the role of human activity, and solar irradiance. |
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Describe the organisms that make up a lichen, how the organisms benefit from the relationship, their habitat, shapes, and uses. |
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