There is one overarching essay question but it is deliberately worded to allow you to examine specific aspects of the module. The ecological problem facing humanity is complex and multifaceted. Considering the interrelationships between biodiversity integrity and climate change: (a) What are the most effective eco-business strategies in tackling this problem and why? (50% 1,000 […]
Choose a broad area of global change from one of our three units and search the secondary literature for a topic you find particularly interesting.
Journal Critique Assignment Note : While this is being assigned in module 6 – it is not due until the end of the land use change unit. You do not need to have this submitted by the end of unit 2. The presentation of a scientific result can mean nearly everything in terms of how […]
Write a review on an agreed upon environmental biology topic in order to develop expertise in one specific area of environmental biology.
A minimum of 10 pages will be required for the paper. The principal objective of the paper is to complete a comprehensive literature review on an agreed upon environmental biology topic in order to develop expertise in one specific area of environmental biology. Research paper: E) Abstract (~250 words) F) Introduction G) Materials and methods […]
Why is biodiversity important? What are some of the benefits of biodiversity?
Case Assignment From the Background readings above, address the following questions for your case assignment in the form of an essay. Complete a 2-3 page paper using complete sentences for each question and APA formatting for citations. Include any citations used to support your research. For additional expectations, including how to organize your assignment, see […]
Briefly describe an example of species conflicts in reserve management and suggest an approach to resolving the species conflict you describe.
Answer all questions in detail. QUESTION 1 1. Briefly describe two benefits and two concerns about ex situ conservation QUESTION 2 1. Imagine you are part of a team designing a reserve for several local endangered species. Suggest two characteristics you would want your reserve to have and explain why each is beneficial. QUESTION 3 […]
Discuss how sampling method affects communities of earthworms obtained.
The goal is to do a type of analysis called ordination You will then produce a report (2000 words maximum) the report will test the hypotheses that: (i) earthworm community composition varies across habitats. (ii) sampling method affects communities of earthworms obtained. (iii) species richness varies across sites. (iv) biodiversity differs between sites.
What is the role of economics in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in creating and maintaining the ecological crisis presented below?
What is the role of economics in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in creating and maintaining the ecological crisis presented below? Should everything on the planet be considered an economic resource, or is there a better way to think about things such as clean air and clean water? How is the loss of biodiversity […]