Biology M01
Principles of
Biology
Extra Credit:
You
may earn up to a maximum of an
additional 10% of the cumulative point total by completing any combination of
the following:
·
An optional term paper
on the Theory of Evolution (10%), that requires you to summarize the
theory, discuss evidence, evaluate an alternative position from a book, and
present your own opinion.
·
A field
assignment that you may complete which requires you to visit a zoo (Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, or San Diego) and conduct research on-line. (5%)
·
A self-guided tour
that you may complete which requires you to visit the Cabrillo Marine Museum
in San Pedro and post your work
on-line on your own web page.
(2.5%)
·
A self-guided
tour that you may complete which requires you to visit the Channel Islands National
Park in
·
Volunteering at
the Children’s
Hunger Fund food warehouse in Pacoima for a Wednesday or Saturday
morning (1%) and writing a three-paragraph, 250-word minimum essay on (1) a
description of your activities at CHF, (2) the relation of resource
distribution to world hunger and human impact on the environment, and (3) the
significance of CHF and your own participation from a global, local, and
personal view. Attach your proof of
attendance to your essay.
·
Various lectures
and activities (1%), announced throughout the semester, as they become
available. Generally requires proof
of attendance (agenda or bulletin) and a two-paragraph, 250-word essay
discussing (1) a summary of the activity and (2) the significance or
application of the subject to your own personal life.
