BIOL 1005 1st Edition Lecture 2 Outline of Last Lecture I. Main ConceptsII. Characteristics of LifeIII. The Diversity of LifeIV. What is Science? V. Assumptions of Science*Outline of Current Lecture I. Scientific MethodII. Scientific Theories and Scientific LawsIII. EvolutionIV. Video- Tallgrass Prairie: An American OriginalCurrent LectureI. Scientific Method- Observation- Hypothesiso Testable educated guess- Experiment- Conclusion- Science does not deal with absolute truths, it must be willing to changeII. Scientific Theories and Scientific Laws- Scientific Theoryo A set of experiments over many years that yield the same results- Scientific Lawo A set of principles for which there has been no exception found- What does science of Biology encompass?o Ecology (will not be on test)o Environmental Science (will be on test) Interactions of humans with ecological systems- Evolutiono Unifying concepto Based on 3 processes Genetic Variation- Differences in everyoneThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Inheritance Natural Selection- Those with the best characteristics and adaptions pass their traits and characteristics onto their offspring.III. Video- Title: Tallgrass Prairie: An American Original- Author: Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)- Conceptso All life is connectedo All life is dependent of one anothero The prairie was changed by plowing, removal of bison, and the termination of fires. These actions had unseen consequences.o Humans are connected with the land. There is cultural, economic, and
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