Key Points for Unit 5
This unit, we learned more about the campus woodlots, and we also were introduced to the Dairy Bush, which will be the site of our own real-life explorations during this Inquiry Case. We also had an introduction to GigaPan technology, which allows a virtual exploration of the Dairy Bush at broad physical and seasonal scales, in addition to allowing us to observe very specific details of the life in the forest.
Several key points that you should focus on include:
Now that you have completed the online component for Unit 5, don't forget that you must return to CourseLink in order to complete Quiz 5.
Before next class, consider what new elements you have learned about the campus woodlots/natural areas (species diversity, native/non-native) - and how that may affect which one you feel ought to be developed.
This unit, we learned more about the campus woodlots, and we also were introduced to the Dairy Bush, which will be the site of our own real-life explorations during this Inquiry Case. We also had an introduction to GigaPan technology, which allows a virtual exploration of the Dairy Bush at broad physical and seasonal scales, in addition to allowing us to observe very specific details of the life in the forest.
Several key points that you should focus on include:
- Expand the list the characteristics of each of the campus woodlots and perspectives of the characters in this case study of woodlot biodiversity.
- How the Campus Master Plan is used to transparently present the plans for campus development
- Define carrying capacity and the importance of this concept to population growth, which you should be able to calculate using demographic data.
- Understand and give examples of specific types of species interactions and how these may influence diversity within an ecosystem.
- Identify two ecosystem processes and discus how these may influence species diversity.
Now that you have completed the online component for Unit 5, don't forget that you must return to CourseLink in order to complete Quiz 5.
Before next class, consider what new elements you have learned about the campus woodlots/natural areas (species diversity, native/non-native) - and how that may affect which one you feel ought to be developed.