Biology April 23, 2015

Biology exit assignment

Write a compilation report using the assessment statements outlined below showing understanding all biological processes including social interactions.

Option E

a.     Assessment statements E.1.1 to E.1.4. The primary concerns are knowing the definition for stimulus, response, reflex action in context of animal behavior. [4]

b.     Know an example of an animal behavior that has changed as a result of natural selection.

c.      Assessment statements E.2.1 to E.2.7. Know the structure and function of the ear and eye in detail [7]

d.     Innate and learned behavior, assessment statements E.3.1 to E.3.6. Know how to design an experiment to show the difference between taxis and kinesis. [6]

e.     Know specific examples of innate and learned behavior.

f.      Assessment statements E.4.1 to E.4.6-synaptic transmission and how different neurotransmitters (including psychoactive drugs) affect synaptic transmission. Know 3 specific examples of excitatory and 3 examples of inhibitory psychoactive drugs. [6]

g.     Structure and function of major parts of the brain. Assessment statements E.5.1 to E.5.7. Know the difference between parasympathetic and sympathetic control. [7]

h.     Assessment statements E.6.1 to E.6.7-social organization of the honeybee or chimpanzees. Evolution of altruistic behavior. [7]

2.     Option H-further human physiology. We have done bits and pieces of this topic when we covered each of these sub-topics during the year. Review this option by focusing on the assessment statements for this chapter.

3.     If you do not like the 2 options that I have selected, then you are free to choose which 2 options you want to study. Again, use the assessment statements as your guide.

  

Scoring rubric

Each set of assessment statements has a set# pts. (# found at the end of each set of assessment statements). For option E ,the max number of points possible is 37pts.. You must complete a minimum of 29pt ( a combination of 7,7,6,5,4,)

29 assessment statements pts.	100 assessment grade pts.
30	105
31	110
32	115
33	120
34	125
35	130
36	135
37	140

Optional extra credit

(For any set of assessment statements from option H, the same system applies.)

Classwork (TBD)

Options: A work on assignment above/go to library or in lab area, classroom

            B. Review of the entire syllabus using the study guide. (green book).

Due date

11:59 pm May 6, 2015. Electronic submission at khepburn@pgcps.org , subject bio exit assignment or paper copy at your expense.