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Biol 115 Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology

Biol 115 Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology. Dr. Steven Goldsmith MS 314 ext. 2204 sgoldsmith@austincollege.edu Office hours: Tuesday 9:30 -11:00 Thursday 1:30 - 3:00. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology. What are the goals or purposes of science? What is the purview of science?

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Biol 115 Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology

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  1. Biol 115Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology Dr. Steven Goldsmith MS 314 ext. 2204 sgoldsmith@austincollege.edu Office hours: Tuesday 9:30 -11:00 Thursday 1:30 - 3:00

  2. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What are the goals or purposes of science? • What is the purview of science? • What is the process of science? (How is science done?)

  3. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What are the goals or purposes of science? • What is the purview of science? • What is the process of science? (How is science done?) • What is a hypothesis? • What is a theory?

  4. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What are the goals or purposes of science? • What is the purview of science? • What is the process of science? (How is science done?) • What is a hypothesis? • What is a theory? • What natural phenomenon…?

  5. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyWhat natural phenomenon does the science of biology seek to understand? • The origin, diversity, and complexity of organisms (“organic beings”) • What is an organism?

  6. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyWhat does it mean to be an “organism”? • Organisms exhibit… • Cellular organization • Order • Homeostasis • Metabolism • Sensitivity (simple… complex…) • Growth, development, and reproduction • Adaptation

  7. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What is the purpose of this course? • “Big Picture” questions: • Origin… • Complexity… • Diversity… • Why behavior and ecology with evolution?

  8. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • Some practical issues… • electronic reserve • course website (http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/sgoldsmith/skg_ebe.html) • the warm-up quiz • the first exam • the library assignment • the “animal behavior observations”

  9. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyThings you should know about this course: • It is not “baby biology” • Powerpoint is a double-edged sword • Attendance is important • Vocabulary is important • Exams include both multiple choice and essay questions • Exam questions are not “tricky” • It is possible to get “0” on an essay question • I do not curve exams

  10. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What practical good…?

  11. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • An evolutionary arms race…

  12. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • An evolutionary arms race…

  13. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • Environmental stewardship…

  14. Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • Human social behavior…

  15. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologySome terms I used in the syllabus: • Abiotic… • Biotic… • Social… • Conspecific… • Heterospecific… • Intraspecific… • Interspecific…

  16. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system…

  17. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual

  18. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family

  19. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group

  20. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population

  21. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species

  22. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community

  23. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community • ecosystem

  24. Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community • ecosystem • biosphere

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