evolution notes
... Evolution - a change in a species (organism) that occurs over time, driven by natural selection and survival of the fittest. Theory – an idea that is based on facts or information that is confirmed. This is NOT an opinion Fossil Record – collection of fossils that provides clues to Earth’s history G ...
... Evolution - a change in a species (organism) that occurs over time, driven by natural selection and survival of the fittest. Theory – an idea that is based on facts or information that is confirmed. This is NOT an opinion Fossil Record – collection of fossils that provides clues to Earth’s history G ...
I. Innate vs. Learned Behavior
... A. Behavior Cycles - cycles in behavior in response to cycles in environment. Circadian rhythm in response to day and night, migration cycles in response to seasons. B. Courtship – behavior related to reproduction and reproductive strategy. (intrasexual competition, intersexual choice, courtship rit ...
... A. Behavior Cycles - cycles in behavior in response to cycles in environment. Circadian rhythm in response to day and night, migration cycles in response to seasons. B. Courtship – behavior related to reproduction and reproductive strategy. (intrasexual competition, intersexual choice, courtship rit ...
Slide 1
... and H2= heritable variance Characteristics of H2 •Heritability is standardized variance ranging from 0.0-1.0 •Indicates what fraction of the total variance in a trait is due to variation in genes: •H2=0: None of the variance in the trait is influenced by genes •H2=1: All of the variance in the trait ...
... and H2= heritable variance Characteristics of H2 •Heritability is standardized variance ranging from 0.0-1.0 •Indicates what fraction of the total variance in a trait is due to variation in genes: •H2=0: None of the variance in the trait is influenced by genes •H2=1: All of the variance in the trait ...
Human Behavior
... devoted to their children? Why do so many more people have phobias about spiders and snakes than guns and electricity? Why are men quicker to perceive friendliness as sexual interest? ...
... devoted to their children? Why do so many more people have phobias about spiders and snakes than guns and electricity? Why are men quicker to perceive friendliness as sexual interest? ...
File - Farrell`s Class Page
... Therefore, personality is not static – it can continue to change. ...
... Therefore, personality is not static – it can continue to change. ...
Mechanisms of Evolution
... • Mutations in DNA cause genetic differences. • Populations that have more genetic variation can adapt to their environment better than populations with little genetic variation ...
... • Mutations in DNA cause genetic differences. • Populations that have more genetic variation can adapt to their environment better than populations with little genetic variation ...
WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
... 3. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning in the interpretation of graphs, models and numerical data, and use these to show that he/she understands course content. 4. Understand the interdependence of humans and the natural world in the context of human biological origins and adaptation to diverse envir ...
... 3. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning in the interpretation of graphs, models and numerical data, and use these to show that he/she understands course content. 4. Understand the interdependence of humans and the natural world in the context of human biological origins and adaptation to diverse envir ...
Adaptations and Evolution Vocabulary Adaptation
... Adaptation – a process that makes living things better suited to their way of life Artificial selection – a deliberate form of selection used in breeding plants and animals; human selection of genetic traits as opposed to natural selection of genetic traits Cladogram – an evolutionary family tree; a ...
... Adaptation – a process that makes living things better suited to their way of life Artificial selection – a deliberate form of selection used in breeding plants and animals; human selection of genetic traits as opposed to natural selection of genetic traits Cladogram – an evolutionary family tree; a ...
2014 evolution targets
... Change in the environment Competition Variation in traits Best adapted to the new environment Most likely to reproduce and pass on genes and traits Natural selection / Selective breeding Evolution (change over time) Isolation ...
... Change in the environment Competition Variation in traits Best adapted to the new environment Most likely to reproduce and pass on genes and traits Natural selection / Selective breeding Evolution (change over time) Isolation ...
ANIMAL BEHAVIORS
... – Animal learns to repeat behaviors that result in reward, and avoid those that end in punishment – “trial-and-error” learning – This learning begins with “random behavior” – Many animals use this type of learning to identify sources of food ...
... – Animal learns to repeat behaviors that result in reward, and avoid those that end in punishment – “trial-and-error” learning – This learning begins with “random behavior” – Many animals use this type of learning to identify sources of food ...
Chapter 5
... -Body-type theory was developed in a new form in the work of Hooton and Sheldon, who believed their work proved that crime and immorality were aspects of physical inheritance. Ernest Albert Hooton and the Hierarchy of Degeneration -Hooton described the biological component of criminal behavior as de ...
... -Body-type theory was developed in a new form in the work of Hooton and Sheldon, who believed their work proved that crime and immorality were aspects of physical inheritance. Ernest Albert Hooton and the Hierarchy of Degeneration -Hooton described the biological component of criminal behavior as de ...
behavior
... Social behavior • Interactions between individuals. -Develop as evolutionary adaptations • Agonistic behavior~ contest behavior determining access to resources; submissive and threatening rituals usually no harm done ...
... Social behavior • Interactions between individuals. -Develop as evolutionary adaptations • Agonistic behavior~ contest behavior determining access to resources; submissive and threatening rituals usually no harm done ...
17.1 Classification
... Classification Classification – the grouping of objects based on similarities Taxonomy – branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on characteristics ...
... Classification Classification – the grouping of objects based on similarities Taxonomy – branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on characteristics ...
Biology 123 SI Chapter 22 and 23 What is a fossil? An imprint of a
... The unity of life, the diversity of life, and the match between animals and their environment. ...
... The unity of life, the diversity of life, and the match between animals and their environment. ...
Genetics Study Guide
... Inherited trait – a characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents Eg: eye color Learned behavior – a skill that a person or an animal develops after it is born Eg: how to ride a bike or swim Acquired trait – a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime Eg: a scar one rece ...
... Inherited trait – a characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents Eg: eye color Learned behavior – a skill that a person or an animal develops after it is born Eg: how to ride a bike or swim Acquired trait – a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime Eg: a scar one rece ...
PPT Chapter 03 Nature Nurture Quiz
... • B) mapped the human genome. • C) domesticated wild foxes by selective ...
... • B) mapped the human genome. • C) domesticated wild foxes by selective ...
An organism that eats other organisms or organic matter A plant or
... An organism that eats other organisms or organic matter A plant or animal at an early stage of development An inherited behavior that does not depend on the environment or experience A behavior that has been learned from experience An area that is occupied by one animal or a group of animals that do ...
... An organism that eats other organisms or organic matter A plant or animal at an early stage of development An inherited behavior that does not depend on the environment or experience A behavior that has been learned from experience An area that is occupied by one animal or a group of animals that do ...
S100: Science: a foundation course S100/19: Natural selection Executive Producer: Nat Taylor
... S100: Science: a foundation course S100/19: Natural selection Executive Producer: Nat Taylor Director: Jim Stevenson Contributor in the clip: Peggy Varley Clip transcript: Success in evolutionary terms. Peggy Varley: Success in evolutionary terms involves the ability to reproduce, to pass on one’s g ...
... S100: Science: a foundation course S100/19: Natural selection Executive Producer: Nat Taylor Director: Jim Stevenson Contributor in the clip: Peggy Varley Clip transcript: Success in evolutionary terms. Peggy Varley: Success in evolutionary terms involves the ability to reproduce, to pass on one’s g ...
Animal Behavior 09
... Social behavior is often used to help the survival of that species & to make the organisms more efficient. Often, there is a division-oflabor setup & most, if not all, of the organisms are related to one another. Therefore, by sticking together, it increases the chances that those genes of the indi ...
... Social behavior is often used to help the survival of that species & to make the organisms more efficient. Often, there is a division-oflabor setup & most, if not all, of the organisms are related to one another. Therefore, by sticking together, it increases the chances that those genes of the indi ...
Human development and bechavior
... because here even the most basic environmental factors can be readily controlled. The development of swimming in tadpoles, flying in pigeons, and sexual behavior among monkeys all have been studied in this way. • Series of experiments with infant monkeys also showed that extreme environments can alt ...
... because here even the most basic environmental factors can be readily controlled. The development of swimming in tadpoles, flying in pigeons, and sexual behavior among monkeys all have been studied in this way. • Series of experiments with infant monkeys also showed that extreme environments can alt ...
bioevolutiontest
... Biology Genetic Variation Within Populations Test (Study Guide) January 2015 1. Explain what is meant by the term “gene pool”. Be sure to give an example. ...
... Biology Genetic Variation Within Populations Test (Study Guide) January 2015 1. Explain what is meant by the term “gene pool”. Be sure to give an example. ...