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