I am developing a course on environmental science. As part of my course, I will teach about population biology. Here is an outline of the topic taken from my course syllabus.
Population biology concepts
1. Population ecology
2. Carrying capacity
3. Reproductive strategies
4. Survivorship
- Mark and recapture lab: Something’s Fishy- Students will use beans to simulate wild animals. They will sample tag a certain number of these animals, sample the animals, and use their samples to estimate the population.
- Estimating carrying capacity lab - Students will graph acorn yield for oak trees, determine the maximum acorn yield, and use this to calculate the potential carrying capacity for deer.
I created a quick concept map using bubbl.us.
To actually teach the unit online, I will utilize asynchronous tools including videos, reading assignments, and online simulation. The students will also complete labs and simulations offline and submit documents such as lab reports for these assignments. I will have a discussion board for students to post questions about topics and will give written feedback, audiofeedback, and links to additional sources on the topic.
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