20806215Botany
Course Information
Description
Plant science deals with a wide variety of organisms that are of great interest and are basic to our survival. These organisms are viewed from various perspectivestaxonomic, physiological, ecological, etc. in hopes of developing an overall understanding and appreciation of their value and beauty. Emphasizes taxonomy and evolution, physiology, anatomy and ecology. A survey of plants and plant-like organisms is presented.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Distinguish plants from animals
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you distinguish between photoautotrophs from chemoheterotrophs
    you relate the plant structure to its nutritional life style

  2. Explain 10 uses of plants
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide 10 general examples of how plants are used by humans

  3. Explain the use of scientific methods in the study of plants
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide a list of the general steps involved in providing a scientific answer to a biological question

  4. Identify the elemental substances critical to plants
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you distinguish between essential from non-essential elements
    you distinguish between macroelements and microelements
    you list the six macroelements
    you summarize the use of hydroponics to identify essential elements
    you explain the concept of deficiency disease

  5. Distinguish between organic and inorganic substances
    Assessment Strategies
    on lecture exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify carbon as the central element in organic materials
    you summarize the five features of carbon that are critical to its role in organic molecules

  6. Explain the molecular composition of plant tissues
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list the three major components of a biological sample
    you summarize the general roles of each component

  7. Explain a polymer
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you make a diagram illustrating structure of a polymer
    you summarize role of monomers in polymer structure
    you give three examples of biological polymers

  8. Explain the levels of complexity exhibited by carbohydrates
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
    you distinguish between pentoses and hexoses
    you summarize how monosaccharides can be linked together by glycosidic bonds
    you summarize the structure and roles of three common disaccharides
    you compare/contrast the structure and functions of starch and cellulose
    you summarize the use of plant carbohydrates by humans

  9. Explain how various carbohydrates are used by humans
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the economically important monosacchides, dissacchides and polysacchaides
    you identify the uses of mono-, di-, and polysaccharides by humans

  10. Explain the levels of complexity exhibited by proteins
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the amino acids as monomers of proteins
    you distinguish essential from non-essential amino acids
    you summarize the structure of a peptide bond
    you explain how a polypeptide is formed from amino acids
    you distinguish between primary, secondary, tertiary and quaterary structure

  11. Explain how proteins are used by humans
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you explain the nutritional role of proteins
    you explain the meaning of NPU as an indicator of nutritional value
    you provide examples of non-nutritional uses of plant proteins

  12. Explain the levels of complexity of nucleic acids
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the structure of nucleotides
    you summarize structure of phosphodiester bond
    you summarize the structure of a polynucleotide
    you summarize molecular polarity of polynucleotide

  13. Distinguish between DNA and RNA in terms of structure and function
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide two distinctions between nucleotides of DNA and RNA
    you distinguish between DNA and RNA based on roles
    you distinguish between DNA and RNA based on size
    you distinguish between DNA and RNA based on strandedness

  14. Identify the central feature of lipids
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify the common, uniting feature of all lipids

  15. Distinguish primary from secondary metabolites
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you differentiate between primary metabolites and secondary metabolites

  16. Identify 4 general types of secondary metabolite
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    Criteria
    you summarize the four common categories of secondary metabolite
    you distinguish between these categories based on their chemical structure

  17. Provide examples of each type of secondary metabolite and their uses
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you cite two or more specific examples of each type of secondary metabolite

  18. Provide description of the two basic types of cells
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the eukaryotic cell types
    you identify the prokaryotic cell types
    you relate cell type to kingdom classification system
    you distinguish between these cell types based on structure and typical cell size

  19. Compare and contrast plant and animal cell structures
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you recognize both cells as eukaryotic
    you identify cell parts that are found in plants but not animals
    you relate cell differences with differences in nutritional "life styles"

  20. Explain the structure and function of each plant cell part discussed
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the anatomy of each plant cell part described
    you summarize the function of each plant cell part described

  21. Explain why cells are generally microscopic structures
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide an estimate of typical cell size
    you calculate surface to volume ratios for cells
    you relate ratios to ability to efficiency of material transport
    you identify methods used to circumvent surface to volume problem

  22. Identify the two major energy conversion processes occurring in a plant
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify photosynthesis and respiration
    you explain the role of each process for plant

  23. Explain what redox reactions are
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide three features of an oxidation or reduction
    you recognize that these processes are linked
    you associate oxidation with catabolic activities
    you associate reduction with anabolic activities

  24. Explain the role of enzymes in cellular activities
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the primary function of enzymes as organic catalysts
    you list the essential features of enzymes

  25. Explain the role of coenzymes in cellular activities
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you distinguish coenzymes from enzymes
    you list the common coenzymes and their functions
    you use coenzymes to illustrate the redox phenomenon

  26. Provide chemical equations that summarize the respiratory and photosynthetic processes
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you write a balanced equation providing the input and output of the overall respiratory activities
    you write a balanced equation providing the input and output of the overall photosynthetic activities

  27. Outline the 4 major stages in the respiratory process
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    Criteria
    you list in order the four stages of respiration
    you provide general description of activities occurring at each stage

  28. Explain starting materials, major activities and products of each stage of respiration
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list the chemicals needed to initiate each step in respiration
    you provide description of changes occurring to initial chemicals
    you list the products formed during each stage
    you explain the redox activities occurring during each stage

  29. Explain the meaning of "efficiency" in relation to the respiratory process
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    Criteria
    you explain the meaning of energy efficiency
    you provide equation for efficiency calculation
    you calculate efficiency when given adequate information

  30. Outline the two major stages in the photosynthetic process
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify the light-dependent and light-independent reactions
    you recognize that two stages are coupled

  31. Explain the solar spectrum
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    on exams and lab activities.
    Criteria
    you differentiate between wavelength and frequency
    you summarize the various types of radiant energy as wavelength increases
    you summarize the visible spectrum and the approximate wavelengths in each color

  32. Explain the pigments involved in photosynthesis
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the chlorophylls and the accessory pigments
    you provide a general description of the structure of chlorophyll and the porphoryin ring
    you summarize the light-harvesting photosystems

  33. Explain the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll and the activity spectrum of photosynthesis
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you draw an appropriate graph for the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll
    you draw an appropriate graph for the activity spectrum of photosynthesis
    you explain the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll
    you explain the activity spectrum of photosynthesis
    you explain how similarity in spectra provide evidence for chlorophyll's role in photosynthesis

  34. Explain the steps of the light-dependent reactions
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you provide a general description of major activities occurring during this stage

  35. Explain meaning of types of photosynthesis
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify C3 style of photosynthesis
    you identify C4 style of photosynthesis
    you identify CAM style of photosynthesis
    you explain the benefits of C4 under the appropriate conditions
    you explain the benefits of CAM under the appropriate conditions

  36. Explain the impact of photorespiration on photsynthetic efficiency
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    Criteria
    you summarize photorespiration
    you explain impact on photosynthetic efficiency

  37. Explain the steps of the light-independent reactions
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    Criteria
    you summarize the general events occurring during this stage

  38. Explain the "discovery" of genetics
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    Criteria
    you provide an adequate definition of genetics
    you summarize the background of Mendel's work

  39. Explain the relationship between genotype and phenotype
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    Criteria
    you use the term genotype appropriately
    you use the term phenotype appropriately
    you explain that genotype plus environment mold phenotype

  40. Explain Mendel's theory of inheritance
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    Criteria
    you explain the basic ideas Mendel used to understand the results of his crosses

  41. Apply Mendel's ideas to solve genetic problems
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you solve the mono-problems provided
    you solve the di-problems provided
    you solve the trihybrid problems provided

  42. Explain post-Mendelian ideas as covered in lecture
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    Criteria
    you summarize the ideas not known to Mendel
    you explain why these ideas don't fit Mendelian expectations

  43. Apply post-Mendelian ideas to solve genetic problems
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you solve problems involving post-Mendelian ideas

  44. Provide description of general cycle of events occurring as a cell develops
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you make a diagram or outline of main steps in cell cycle
    you summarize the general cycle of events occurring as a cell develops

  45. Explain chromosomes and chromosome complement
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you draw and label the parts of chromosome
    you explain the relationship between chromotids
    you explain "ploidy"

  46. Explain the significance of the S period of interphase
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the doubling process occurring during S
    you recognize that chromotids are replicas of one another

  47. Identify the two forms of nuclear division
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify mitotic division
    you identify meiotic division
    you identify the locations where mitotic division occurs
    you identify the locations where meiotic division occurs

  48. Compare/contrast the results of the two division processes
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you explain the similarities and differences between two division processes
    you explain equational ideas
    you explain reductional ideas

  49. Explain the chromosomal changes occurring during division
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the chromosomal changes occurring at each step of the cell cycle

  50. Compare determinate to indeterminate growth
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you explain the difference between determinate to indeterminate types of growth
    you identify plants as having indeterminate growth
    you explain impact of indeterminate growth on aging

  51. Explain the meristems of a plant
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the main function of meristems
    you summarize the locations of meristems
    you distinguish between primary from secondary meristems
    you summarize the anatomy of an apical meristem
    you summarize the anatomy of a lateral meristem

  52. Distinguish between growth and development
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you explain the difference between accumulating cells and modification of the cell

  53. List internal and external factors regulating growth and development
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify several internal features that stimulate growth and development
    you identify several external features that stimulate growth and development

  54. Give a general description of primary growth
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize primary growth

  55. Explain the basic cell types used to form a plant tissue
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize parenchyma and other cell types
    you identify the functions of each common cell type

  56. Identify the cell types and tissues characteristic of herbaceous roots, stems and leaves
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you draw (or label a drawing) of each organ labeling the typical tissues and cells

  57. Explain the transition from meristem to root or shoot anatomy
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you explain the formation of immature tissues from meristem
    you explain the formation of mature tissues from immature forms
    you identify each tissue on diagram

  58. Distinguish between the anatomy of a primary root and a primary stem
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you make a label diagram of each primary organ
    you distinguish between a monocot and dicot organ

  59. Explain the anatomy of monocot and dicot organs
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you diagram the organ anatomy as found in monocot and dicot plant groups
    you summarize the anatomy of monocot organs
    you summarize the anatomy of dicot organs

  60. Explain the typical anatomy of a leaf
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you draw a monocot leaf structure
    you summarize a monocot leaf structure
    you draw a dicot leaf structure
    you summarize a dicot leaf structure

  61. Explain the meaning of "ecological type" relating to leaf structure
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you explain how leaf structure reflects the conditions a plant can grow in
    you identify three general ecological types
    you identify the features of each type that aid in survival within each type of habitat

  62. Distinguish between primary and secondary growth
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the presence of lateral meristems in plants with secondary growth
    you summarize the production of secondary tissues due to lateral meristem activities
    you label a detailed diagram of stem cross-section indicating all secondary features visible
    you explain common terminology relating to wood

  63. Analyze the economically important materials derived from roots, stems and leaves
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you analyze the economically important materials derived from roots
    you analyze the economically important materials derived from stems
    you analyze the economically important materials derived from leaves
    you note these organs as sources of many items essential for humankind

  64. Analyzes economically important items derived from monocots and dicots
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you note materials, especially foods, derived from monocots
    you note materials, especially foods, derived from dicots

  65. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the key features of sexual reproduction
    you identify the key features of asexual reproduction
    you explain the meaning of cloning
    you recognize which process produces variety in offspring

  66. List three methods of asexual reproduction
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize three methods of asexual reproduction
    you explain three methods of asexual reproduction

  67. Give two examples of asexual reproduction in economically important areas
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you summarize two asexual procedures used for economic gain

  68. Explain the phrase "alternation of generations"
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you associate this process with the sexual reproductive process in plants
    you draw a simple diagram illustrating this process
    you recognize that the alternation process is essential to all sexual reproduction

  69. Distinguish between sporophyte and gametophyte generations
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you provide a key feature that identifies each generation
    you provide familiar examples of each generation

  70. Analyze the stages in each sexual generation
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list in proper order each significant step in the sporophyte generation
    you list in proper order each significant step in the gametophyte generation

  71. Explain how a sporophyte (gametophyte) can form a gametophyte (sporophyte)
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you recognize change in ploidy that occurs in this transition
    you summarize sporangium and activities leading to gametophyte production

  72. Distinguish between a monoecious and a dioecious gametophyte generation
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you differentiate between bisexual and unisexual gametophyte
    you summarize the increased complexity involved in having unisexual gametophytes

  73. Explain the parts of a typical flower
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you list in order the four basic flower parts
    you identify the basic parts on a diagram
    you summarize the purpose of each part

  74. Explain how basic floral parts can be modified to produce variety in flower structure
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list five general ways flower structure can be modified
    you provide examples of each type of modification
    you interpret a floral formula

  75. Explain the process of microsporogenesis
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list the steps involved in formation of microspores
    you relate microsporogenesis to the general process of sporophyte forming gametopyte

  76. Explain how microspores develop into pollen grains
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize how microspores develop into pollen grains
    you relate process to general process of gametophyte development

  77. Distinguish pollination from fertilization
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you recognize pollination as essential forerunner to fertilization
    you recognize that further pollen development must occur prior to fertilization

  78. Explain the basic parts of a carpel
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you list macroscopic parts of carpel
    you summarize the functions of each part
    you identify the source of seeds
    you identify the source of fruit

  79. Explain the development of an ovule within the ovary
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify the parts of mature ovule
    you summarize how female gametophyte develops within the ovule

  80. Diagram the female gametophyte within an ovule
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you make a diagram illustrating parts of female gametophyte
    you illustrate female gametophyte in relation to whole ovule and ovary wall

  81. Explain the development of a pollen grain leading to fertilization
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    Criteria
    you summarize how pollen grain growth and development leads to double fertilization

  82. Explain "double fertilization"
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you recognize this process as unique to flowering plants
    you summarize the fertilization of the egg and central cell
    you recognize the role of each fertilization in seed production

  83. Explain how fertilization of the female gametophyte leads to production of a seed
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the development of the fertilized egg and central cell leading to embryo and endosperm formation
    you distinguish embryo development in monocots from that in dicots

  84. Explain the changes in the ovary wall leading to pericarp formation
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the ovary wall as source on "container" for developing seeds
    you summarize the changes in wall leading to pericarp formation

  85. Identify common pollinating agents
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you distinguish biological from physical agents of pollination
    you list common examples of each type of agent

  86. Explain the features of flowers associated with various types of pollinating agents
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify the key features of flowers that are correlated with each type of pollinating agent
    you give examples of flowers associated with each type of pollinator

  87. Characterize the nature of the factors influencing plant growth and development
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the internal influences that regulate growth and development
    you summarize the external influences that regulate growth and development
    you provide specific examples of such factors

  88. Explain a plant growth regulating substance
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the general features of plant hormones
    you identify the five classic plant hormones
    you summarize the functions of each plant hormone
    you summarize various practical uses of plant hormones

  89. Explain the role of environmental factors on plant growth and development
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    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the role of light in regulating growth and development
    you identify the role of gravity in regulating growth and development
    you identify the role of touch in regulating growth and development
    you summarize the various types of tropisms and nastic movements exhibited by plants

  90. Analyze the seasonal responses of plants to environmental changes
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you identify the seasonal responses of plants to light
    you explain photoperoidism
    you explain dormancy
    you explain circadian rhythms

  91. Identify the role of soil in the life of a plant
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    Criteria
    you list the roles soil plays in life of plants
    you identify the nutritional role of soil in the life of a plant
    you explain how essential plant nutrients have been identified
    you summarize positive and negative plant-soil organism interactions

  92. Provide evidence that species change over time
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    Criteria
    you explain the difference between static and dynamic views of species
    you summarize five lines of evidence supporting the evolutionary process

  93. Explain the concept of descent with modification
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams and lab activities
    Criteria
    you summarize the Darwinian view of change over time
    you distinguish Darwinian view from inheritance of acquired characteristics
    you distinguish natural from artificial selection

  94. Explain each of the eight postulates of Darwinian evolution
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you identify each of Darwin's postulates
    you provide evidence in support of each postulate

  95. Explain the role of population genetics in evolution
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you relate evolution to Mendelian discoveries
    you recognize that evolution acts on phenotypes, not genotypes
    you recognize that populations, not individuals, evolve

  96. State the Hardy-Weinberg law
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    Criteria
    you state the Hardy-Weinberg law
    you demonstrate that gene frequency doesn't change in a non-evolving population mathematically

  97. Analyze the sources of gene frequency changes
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    Criteria
    you identify the five agents that can change gene frequency in a gene pool
    you summarize how each agent can alter frequency

  98. Explain two forms of speciation
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you summarize allopatric and sympatric speciation
    you explain genetic isolation

  99. Explain coevolution
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you explain coevolution
    you provide examples of this phenomenon

  100. Outline a system of classification for the plant kingdom
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you provide a dichotomous scheme for organizing all members of the plant kingdom
    you place a new species within the scheme
    you provide justification for the scheme

  101. List the key features of each category within the classification scheme
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you provide detailed features of each category within the classification scheme
    you compare/contrast the features of each category in the classification scheme

  102. Explain the sexual life cycle of representative organisms within each category
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you provide a description of selected organisms within each classification category
    you identify the key features used for classification of each representative organism
    you label the significant life cycle features on diagrams

  103. Explain the levels of complexity encountered in the study of ecology
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    Criteria
    you identify population
    you identify community
    you identify ecosystem
    you provide the distinguishing features of each complexity level

  104. State the types of interactions occurring within populations, communities and ecosystems
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you summarize the dynamics occurring within a level of complexity
    you recognize the increasing difficulty of analysis as complexity increases

  105. Explain how energy and materials move through ecosystems
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you summarize the flow of energy in a system
    you explain why energy diminishes as you move through a system
    you summarize the cycling of nutrients within a system

  106. Relate trophic level to material and energy flow
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you explain the meaning of trophic level
    you provide examples of each trophic level
    you recognize that energy flow limits the size of higher trophic levels
    you explain carrying capacity and limiting nutrient

  107. Explain the concept of nutrient cycling
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you recognize that essential material can be reused
    you identify examples of nutrient cycling
    you provide details of the nitrogen cycle
    you provide details of the carbon cycle
    you provide details of the phosphorus cycle

  108. Explain the general features of the growth of a population
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    Criteria
    you identify four factors that influence population size
    you explain the effects of each size regulating factor
    you diagram a representative growth curve
    you label a representative growth curve

  109. Explain the process of succession
    Assessment Strategies
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    Criteria
    you summarize the dynamics occurring when colonization of a new area occurs
    you distinguish primary from secondary successional processes