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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 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
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?)
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?
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…?
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?
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
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What is the purpose of this course? • “Big Picture” questions: • Origin… • Complexity… • Diversity… • Why behavior and ecology with evolution?
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”
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
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • What practical good…?
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • An evolutionary arms race…
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • An evolutionary arms race…
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • Environmental stewardship…
Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology • Human social behavior…
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologySome terms I used in the syllabus: • Abiotic… • Biotic… • Social… • Conspecific… • Heterospecific… • Intraspecific… • Interspecific…
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system…
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community • ecosystem
Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyLevels of biological organization: • individual • family • social group • population • species • community • ecosystem • biosphere