Biology 101 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
Week #9
| Activity | # | Objective | Primary Assessment |
| Biodiversity and Extinctions Lecture |
143 | explain the importance of species to humans and the environment, including examples of "keystone" species. |
Final Exam |
| 144 | Describe the primary causes of current extinctions, including examples of organisms. |
Final Exam | |
| 145 | List possible solutions to reduce current extinction rates. |
Final Exam | |
| On-Line Readings (Silent Spring, Condors) |
146 | Describe the scenario Rachel Carson proposed for a fabled future town. |
Final Exam |
| 147 | Explain why California condors almost went extinct, the number they declined to, and why they are recovering. |
Final Exam |
