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1. BIO 280 Week 1 Individual Assignment
Biodiversity Worksheet
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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.
Question Response
What is conservation biology? What is biodiversity?
What is a species?
What is the difference between a threatened species, an endangered
species, and an extinct species?

2. Provide a detailed definition. Compare what is meant by a threatened
species, an endangered species, and an extinct species and provide an
example of each.
Explain how different species contribute to biodiversity and why
conservation biologists are concerned with specific species.
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BIO 280 Week 2 Individual Assignment Acting
Locally Paper – Part One
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Resources: Ch. 3 & 4 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, the
Internet, and the University Library

3. 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.
At least one endangered species, as identified in the IUCN Red List or
by a government wildlife or natural resource agency, must be present in
one or both of the ecosystems.
The pair of ecosystems must be in your local region or in an area of
personal significance.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper about the ecosystems you have chosen
and the species that make up these ecosystems. Include the following
items:
Identify and describe the pair of ecosystems.
Describe three species in each of your ecosystems, including at least one
plant and one animal from each. Evaluate each of these species based on
its intrinsic value, its instrumental value, and its uniqueness value.
Include at least one endangered species in this description and analysis.
Summarize how the components of your ecosystems interact with one
another, and explain the value of each ecosystem in terms of its
components. Describe how ecosystem diversity and species diversity are
related, and how each ecosystem relates to the landscape.
Cite at least three references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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BIO 280 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment
Extinction and Invasive Species Presentation
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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. Describe invasive species and explain the role of invasive exotics in
threatening your endangered species.
Describe at least one prehistoric mass extinction event and at least one
historical extinction with parallels to the extinction threats facing your
species. Compare the past extinctions with the current extinction threat
facing this endangered species. In your comparison, address
discrepancies between rates of extinction, estimated population sizes and
geographic distribution before extinction, and probable causes of
extinction for the current threat and past extinction events.
Cite at least five references, including at least two scholarly sources.
Format your references slide consistent with APA guidelines.
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BIO 280 Week 4 Individual Assignment Acting
Locally Paper – Part Two
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6. 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.
Explain current and potential management of your ecosystems. How can
modification, cultivation, or restoration alter these ecosystems? Outline
at least two potential management plans beyond cessation of
exploitation, and describe the costs and benefits of each.
Prioritize conservation efforts in your pair of ecosystems based on
values and the principles of conservation biology by including the
following elements:
Prioritize species and ecosystems for protection based on the values
identified in the Acting Locally Paper – Part One.
Describe a regional or global threat to your ecosystems, such as global
climate change, and outline a plan to combat this threat.
Rank the priorities of continuing or ceasing exploitation activities, of
alternative management plans, and of the plan to combat the regional or
global threat to biodiversity.

7. Defend your prioritization based on specific values and on your plan’s
overall effect on biodiversity, ecological integrity, and economic
feasibility.
Identify at least two specific practical actions and at least two specific
political actions you can take to support the top priorities you have
identified for the pair of ecosystems. Interpret how these specific actions
can support conservation and biodiversity.
Cite at least four references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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BIO 280 Week 5 Individual Assignment
Genetically Vigorous Populations Paper
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8. 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.
Describe the values underlying population management. Relate genetic
diversity to the success of population management. Explain the costs and
benefits in successful population management. Provide at least two
specific examples of current and past population management efforts.
Compare ex situ conservation to in situ conservation. Describe the role
of zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens in conservation. Explain the
efforts of these institutions to support genetically vigorous populations.
Explain why the Endangered Species Act was created to promote
conservation of plants and animals.
Cite at least six references, including at least two scholarly sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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