Reference no: EM133501361
Problem
There are obviously many, many dozens of topics that we have not had time to address or explore in depth during this course, possibly including some subjects that are of particular interest to you. This week's discussion is your chance to address one of those topics. For this week's discussion, share a story or explain a topic or issue that you feel would contribute to the material we have covered this semester. Whatever you share should address one or more of the course outcomes or module objectives. In your post, identify the course outcome(s) or module objective(s) that are relevant to what you are sharing, and explain how they are relevant.
Course outcomes (as a reference to the prompt):
1. Explain and describe ecological concepts as they apply to the natural world such as assessing the interrelationships of livIng and non-livIngtactors
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply scientific methods to solving problems and using the proper methods of observation and recording of scientific data.
3. Describe ecological relationships at the level of the organism. population. community and ecosystem.
4. Critically evaluate the significance and validity of scientific research on ecology and human societies
5. Integrate their knowledge and understanding of how their environment works, especially in regard to understanding the role of humans in a biological context))
6. Potential topic to use: Climate change's affects on hydrology (((and why hydrology is important (to ecosystems,) (such as to wetlands, grasslands)))
Textbook being Used:
Smith, Thomas M., & Smith Robert Leo. (2015). Elements of Ecology. Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. (9th ed)(chapter 24,25). BISBN:?978-0-321-99491-2.
Just google website "Batrachos Elements of Ecology" Smith & Smith, if web link doesn't work