Consider humanity as the ultimate predator. Many if not most of us, particularly in the United States, are quite comfortable with the harvesting of organisms like tuna, deer, ducks, or rabbits. Other countries and cultures, however, value species that rarely, if ever, find their way to the North American dinner plate. What are your thoughts on the harvesting of organisms such as whales, dolphins, seals, etc.? Is hunting the only major issue that might threaten the existence of these organisms? Should we limit ourselves to eating only certain organisms? Why, or why not? In what ways are you selective about the foods you eat? 200 word min.
BIO 1302, Ecology and the Environment 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit III
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
2. Describe the various factors that affect population growth regulation.
2.1 Explain how predation and competition affect population growth.
3. Identify the various ways in which organisms interact with their environment.
3.1 Compare the symbiotic relationships of parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism.
3.2 Identify how humans act as predators.
3.3 Explain the concept of maximum sustainable yield.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
2.1
Unit Lesson
Unit Quiz
3.1
Unit Lesson
Unit Quiz
Unit Homework Assignment
3.2
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Unit Quiz
Unit Homework Assignment
3.3
Unit Lesson
Unit Quiz
Unit Homework Assignment
Reading Assignment
Review the presentation in the Unit III Lesson.
Unit Lesson
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UNIT III STUDY GUIDE
Species Interactions, Humans as Predators,
and Maximum Sustainable Yield
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