Biology 101 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
Week #4
| Activity | # | Objective | Primary Assessment |
| Lakes Lecture Lecture |
59 | Classify and describe the characteristics of lakes. |
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| 60 | Provide examples of lake organisms and their relationships, including the cascade hypothesis. |
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| 61 | Discuss different examples of succession, including how organisms can impact, and be impacted by, succession. |
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| Wetlands Lecture |
62 | List different types of wetlands and the functions wetlands serve. |
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| 63 | Give examples of organisms that utilize wetland habitats. |
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| 64 | Describe human water use and current issues, including pollution. |
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| Insects Recitation |
65 | Classify insects and provide examples of the major taxonomic groups. |
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| 66 | Label various insect structures and discuss how they relate to insect survival. |
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| 67 | Describe variations in insect life cycles. |
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| 68 | Analyze exam results to improve learning and performance on future exams. |
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| Mammals Laboratory |
69 | Provide detailed information about beaver structures and behaviors. |
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| 70 | Discuss the ways mammals are classified. |
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| 71 | Compare and contrast bones, teeth, claws, hair, tracks, and scat from different mammals. |
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| 72 | Describe characteristics of rodents, ungulates, and carnivorans. |
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73 |
Take detailed notes about beaver behaviors, diet, and habitat. |
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| On-Line Readings (Eutrophication, Beavers) |
74 | Explain the causes and effects of natural and human-induced lake eutrophication. |
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| 75 | List characteristics of beavers, including: classification, location, structure, specific diet, life cycle, and role in succession. |
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