Biology 102 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
Week #7
| Activity | # | Objective | Primary Assessment |
| Sexual Selectio (Lecture) |
107 | Hypothesize why sexual reproduction is widespread in nature. | Final Exam |
| 108 | Describe how sexual reproduction has led to differences in males and females. | Final Exam | |
| 109 | Provide examples of sexual selection, including male competition, female choice, and unusual forms of sexual selection. | Final Exam | |
| Behaviors (Lecture) |
110 | Distinguish between innate and learned behaviors and provide examples of organism behaviors that are a combination of both. | Final Exam |
| 111 | Provide specific examples of different types of innate and learned behaviors. | Final Exam | |
| 112 | Link animal behaviors to genetics and evolution. | Final Exam | |
| Structures and Behaviors (Recitation) |
113 | Model and describe relationships between predator and prey populations. | Final Exam |
| 114 | Summarize the impact of chance on a population, as well as the significance of adaptations. | Final Exam | |
| 115 | Analyze and discuss predator-prey data. | Portfolio #3 | |
| Innate and Learned Behaviors (Laboratory) | 116 | Provide examples of innate and learned behaviors that impact organism fitness. | Final Exam |
| 117 | Describe the activity patterns of montane voles in relationship to circadian rhythms. | Final Exam | |
| 118 | Define invertebrates and describe the physical characteristics, habitats, and basic behaviors of planaria, earthworms, daphnia, sowbugs, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. | Final Exam | |
| 119 | Distinguish between kinesis and taxis behaviors. | Final Exam | |
| 120 | Observe crickets and make detailed notes and drawings about physical structures and behaviors. | Portfolio #3 | |
| On-Line Readings Bowerbirds, Crows, Jane Goodall |
121 | Describe how male "satin" bowerbirds attract female bowerbirds. | Final Exam |
| 122 | Describe recent research on crow cognition, including brain size, use of tools, and social interactions that may indicate the presence of imagination. | Final Exam | |
| 123 | Describe the research of Jane Goodall, including specific chimpanzee behaviors. | Final Exam |