This paper can be turned in several times for instructor feed-back and only the final version will be graded. The first draft must be in by September 29th and may be turned in earlier. They may also give you ideas for your paper. At this site there is also a list of Web Sites that provide additional information on subject material. Dishonesty will be dealt with as specified in the student handbook.
Examinations are a combination of objective and essay questions.
All examinations will count equally. Understand the abiotic and biotic factors which go to make up a normal ecosystem. Discuss the role of human populations and population pressures in the degradation of ecosystems. Describe the various threats posed by pollution to our ecosystem. Explain the various types of energy currently used and alternative sources of energy.