Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

OBJECTIVES: 1) To learn and retain information essential to a broad knowledge of ecology. 2) To understand and utilize scientific methods of inquiry. 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 8-22 Introduction 8-24 Introduction: What Is Ecology? Chpt. 1 8-27 Introduction: What Is Ecology? Chpt. 1 8-29 Life on Land 8-31 Life on Land Chpt. 2 9-3 NO CLASS - LABOR DAY 9-5 Life in Water Chpt. 3 9-7 Life in Water Chpt. 3 9-10 Temperature Relations Chpt. 4 9-12 Water Relations Chpt. 5 9-14 Energy and Nutrient Relations Chpt. 6 9-17 Social Relations Chpt. 7 9-19 Exam 1 9-22 Population Genetics and Natural selection Chpt. 8 9-25 Population Genetics and Natural selection Chpt. 8 9-27 Population Distribution and Abundance Chpt. 9 9-29 Population Distribution and Abundance Chpt. 9 10-2 Population Dynamics Chpt. 10 10-4 Population Dynamics Chpt. 10 10-6 NO CLASS - ASSESSMENT DAY 10-9 Population Growth Chpt. 11 10-11 Population Growth Chpt. 11 10-13 Life Histories Chpt. 12 10-16 Exam Review and start Competition Chpt. 13 10-18 Exam Review and start Competition Chpt. 13 10-20 EXAM II 10-23 Competition Chpt. 13 10-25 Competition Chpt. 13