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3) To understand current scientific views of natural phenomenon.
4) To practice sound, safe, and sensible laboratory techniques.
5) To appreciate the historic development of science.
6) To approach and solve problems by utilizing logical thought processes.
7) To apply scientific information and principles to everyday life.
8) Collect and organize data in a systematic manner.
9) To analyze and interpret data in accordance with scientific principles to make
informed decisions and ethical choices.
10) To recognize the relationship between science and technology.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
DATE
TOPIC __READING
8-24
Introduction
8-26
Introduction: What Is Ecology? Chpt. 1
8-29
Introduction: What Is Ecology?
Chpt. 1
8-31 Life on Land
9-5
NO CLASS - LABOR DAY
9-7
Life on Land
Chpt. 2
9-9
Life in Water
Chpt. 3
9-12
Life in Water
Chpt. 3
9-14
Temperature Relations
Chpt. 4
9-16
Water Relations
Chpt. 5
9-19
Energy and Nutrient Relations
Chpt. 6
9-21
Social Relations
Chpt. 7
9-23
Exam 1
9-26
Population Genetics and Natural selection
Chpt. 8
9-28
Population Genetics and Natural selection
Chpt. 8
9-30
Population Distribution and Abundance
Chpt. 9
10-3
Population Distribution and Abundance
Chpt. 9
10-5
Population Dynamics
Chpt. 10
10-7
Population Dynamics
Chpt. 10
10-10
NO CLASS - ASSESSMENT DAY
10-12
Population Growth
Chpt. 11
10-14
Population Growth
Chpt. 11
10-17 Life Histories
Chpt. 12
10-19 Exam Review and start Competition
Chpt. 13
10-21 Exam Review and start Competition
Chpt. 13
10-24
EXAM II
10-26
Competition
Chpt. 13
10-28
Competition
Chpt. 13
10-31
Exploitative Interactions
Chpt. 14
11-2
Exploitative Interactions
Chpt. 14
11-4
Mutualism
Chpt. 15
11-7
Species Abundance and Diversity
Chpt. 16