BIO 105 1st Edition Lecture 1Biodiversity: Varity of lifeThere are different levels: ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity (change because environment changes), species diversity, and community diversityWild- unmanipuated by humansDomesticated- breed by humans to control desirable traits. (Example, beef cow vs. milk cow) They have wild ancestors. They are brought under protection and change them so they don’t have a place in ecosystem. (Example, farrow pigs, BBQ)Native – wild communities: they are diverse (Example, state parks)Landscape – (reduce diversity) – Monoculture, for example, soccer fields, golf courses, corn field, tree farm.Domestic – there can be domestic food, for example, chickens or turkeys can be domesticated. Pets are domesticated. There are approximately ten million species on the planet and we only know a minuscule amount about them. 2 million have scientifically registered with Latinized names. There are also a lot of known uses for species, for example, recreation, food, lumber, research, and medicine)Attitude (thinking) as an ecologically/evolutionary force*Big biology is impacted by human thinkingInteractions with environment depends on - Thinking/attitudes- Technology Basic views of human place in natureAnthropocentric- The study of humans. Nature is centered on humans and nature also supports human enterprise. Nature is meant to serve humans. Instrumental, utilitarian. “We are the Lords of Nature”Exocentric- Humans are part of a greater whole. Intrinsic. It has value because it exists. Nature is the subject while humans are the participants. Humans are part of nature and subject to them.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a
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