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2. BIO 280 Week 1 Individual Assignment Biodiversity Worksheet For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resources: Ch. 1, 2, & 3 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology; the Internet; and the University Library Complete the Biodiversity Worksheet. In a total of 350 to 700 words, answer the following questions about diversity. Cite at least two references while answering the questions.

3. BIO 280 Innovative Education-- snaptutorial.com BIO 280 Week 2 Individual Assignment Acting Locally Paper – Part One For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resources: Ch. 3 & 4 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, the Internet, and the University Library Choose a pair of related aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems to research. Your choices must meet the following criteria: The aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems must be closely associated: for example, a fen (aquatic) in an alpine meadow or forest (terrestrial), an islet (terrestrial) in a marine bay (aquatic), or a river system (aquatic) in a desert (terrestrial) would be appropriate.

4. BIO 280 Innovative Education-- snaptutorial.com BIO 280 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Extinction and Invasive Species Presentation For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resources: Ch. 6–10 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, the Internet, and the University Library Prepare a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentation of vital information on the endangered species your Learning Team selected in Week Two. Include the following elements in your presentation: Describe your endangered species and include images or charts illustrating the species and its peril. Explain why this species is endangered and what extinction threats it faces.

5. BIO 280 Innovative Education-- snaptutorial.com BIO 280 Week 4 Individual Assignment Acting Locally Paper – Part Two For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resources: Ch. 9, 11, 12, & 17 ofFundamentals of Conservation Biology; the Internet; and the University Library Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper about the ecosystems you have chosen and the species that make up these ecosystems. In your paper, include the following items: Describe your pair of ecosystems and the types of current or proposed exploitation in one or both ecosystems. Explain the past, present, and potential future consequences of overexploitation in these ecosystems. Describe the potential costs and benefits of at least two exploitation activities.

6. BIO 280 Innovative Education-- snaptutorial.com BIO 280 Week 5 Individual Assignment Genetically Vigorous Populations Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resources: Ch. 5, 13, & 14 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology; the Internet; and the University Library Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper about genetically vigorous populations. Include the following items: Describe the importance of genetic diversity in populations. Explain how genetic diversity in plants and animals supports long-term viability, biodiversity, and biotic integrity. Describe specific examples of at least one plant population and at least one animal population facing challenges in genetic diversity, and explain the potential or demonstrated threats to viability posed by deficient genetic diversity.

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