Course number and title: 1105 Principles of Biology I
Submission date: 3/5/08
Submitted by: Steve Roof
Chapter 18 Outcomes
Outline the key features of bacterial genome and plasmid organization.
Distinguish the various methods of genetic transfer in bacteria.
Compare and contrast a lytic viral reproductive cycle with a lysogenic viral reproductive cycle.
Describe potential sources of drug activity against HIV, and explain why common drug
treatments lose their efficiency over time.
Explain the difference between a virus and a prion, and give examples of some prion-based
diseases.
Chapter 19 Outcomes
Describe the role of transcription factors in animal and plant development.
Differentiate the phases in pattern development in animals.
Explain the significance of homeotic genes in development.
Give examples of where each type of stem cell might be found and what it might be used for.
What are the controversial issues surrounding the use of stem cells?
Compare and contrast the development of plants with the development of animals.
Chapter 22 Outcomes
Hypothesized origin of life on earth.
Probable series of events during early life (before fossil evidence).
Geological time scale
eras and approximate dates
major events that occurred in each era
major groups of organisms present within each era
Understand the Hierarchy of life
Mechanisms of Evolution
Chapter 23 Outcomes
Define evolution (micro and macro), creationism, and intelligent design
Distinguish between evolution as a process and the origin of life
Trace the development of evolutionary theory
Provide evidence that supports the tenants of Darwinian evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Chapter 23 Outcomes
Define the roles of genetic variation, biogeography and selection in evolution
Describe and provide examples of mechanisms of speciation.
Identify statements as examples of scientific theories and non-scientific statements.
Distinguish between scientific and pseudo-scientific explanations for natural phenomena (e.g.
evolution).
Speciation
Chapter 25 Outcomes
Describe the key features of each type of species concept.
Compare and contrast prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive isolation mechanisms.
Explain how speciation might occur when populations are in direct contact with one another.
Differentiate between the two major concepts regarding the pace of speciation.
Address several examples of how understanding the development of an organism has helped
evolutionary biologists understand ancestral relationships.
Animal Behavior
Chapter 52 Outcomes
Characterize the genetic and learning components of imprinting.
Using relevant examples, explain optimality theory as it pertains to foraging.
Describe the various types of communication that occur among animals.
Cite examples of altruism in nature, and explain when and why it is most likely to exist.
Compare and contrast monogamy, polygyny, and polyandry.
Ecology and Biomes Chapter 54 Outcomes
Provide
examples of each of the scales of ecological study, including a typical experimental
question that might be asked at each level.
Characterize the effect of greenhouse gases on global temperature, and describe how their
increasing levels is predicted to affect natural ecosystems.
Explain how circulation patterns in the atmosphere affect climate and biome positioning.
Describe how climate patterns define terrestrial biomes, and provide a representative example
Biome types.
Discuss energy flow through ecosystems and Trophic pyramids.
Compare and contrast the types of aquatic biomes, including the typical array of species
encountered.
Animal Behavior
Chapter 55 Outcomes
Characterize the genetic and learning components of imprinting.
Using relevant examples, explain optimality theory as it pertains to foraging.
Describe the various types of communication that occur among animals.
Cite examples of altruism in nature, and explain when and why it is most likely to exist.
Compare and contrast monogamy, polygyny, and polyandry.
Population Ecology
Chapter 56 Outcomes
Give examples of organisms with different survivorship curves, r/K selection, and population
growth charts.
Interpret survivorship curves, and population growth charts for different r/K selected organisms.
Given life table data, describe future population growth for different organisms (especially
humans).
Evaluate cost benefit interactions between individuals within a population (social organization).
Describe various patterns of dispersion and reproductive strategies in populations.
Population Ecology
Chapter 56 Outcomes
Give examples of organisms with different survivorship curves, r/K selection, and population
growth charts.
Interpret survivorship curves, and population growth charts for different r/K selected organisms.
Given life table data, describe future population growth for different organisms (especially
humans).
Evaluate cost benefit interactions between individuals within a population (social organization).
Describe various patterns of dispersion and reproductive strategies in populations.
Community Ecology Chapters 57/58 Outcomes
List the different types of species interactions, identifying whether the interaction is positive,
negative, or neutral for each species.
Compare and contrast the various types of competition that occur in nature.
Characterize multiple antipredator strategies employed by animals.
Provide examples of the different classifications of mutualism and parasitism.
Describe how species interactions are affected by plant biomass.
Delineate the difference between habitat and niche
Explain the one Niche one species concept
Discuss predator prey interactions.
Prey adaptation
Predator prey interaction
Characterize primary and secondary succession, providing descriptions of the proposed
mechanisms of succession.
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