Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

Required Resources

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Smith, T. M., & Smith, R. L. (2015). Elements of Ecology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Chapter 5: Adaptation and Natural Selection pp 69-88
Chapter 6: Plant Adaptations to the Environment sections pp 94-117
Chapter 7: Animal Adaptations to the Environment sections pp 124-146

Multimedia

Fig. 1 by University of California. (2014, April 29). This is how plants predict climate change (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOndU81ImSE

The video showcases how the life-cycle of plants, such as growth and flowering, can help us understand how they respond to changes in climate. The research project is a collaborative effort between UC Santa Barbara and citizen scientists at the National Phenology Network. The video is used in the week two discussion. This video has closed captioning.
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ESPPmsu’s channel. (2009, May 20). Plant adaptations to climate change (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file].Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwltEbixGaU

Jennifer Lau, a researcher from Michigan State University, discusses a large-scale experiment that tests how native plants from Michigan respond to climate change. The video provides viewers with unique methods to directly answer research questions and provides insight into the potential impacts of climate change. The video is used in the week two discussion. This video has closed captioning.
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Bonetta, L., Liu, D., & Carroll, S. B. (Writers). (2014).Anole lizards: Example of speciation (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/anole-lizards-example-speciation

Anole lizards are closely related group of lizards that make up at least 150 species. Because they occupy unique and diverse micro habitats, they provide an excellent model for studying speciation. The animation demonstrates how the anole lizards split into many different species each with distinct traits. The video provides content that will help aid you in completing the week two assignment. This video has closed captioning.
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Carroll, S. B. (Writer), & Levitt, D. (Writer, Producer, & Director). (2014, August 24).The phylogenetic tree of anole lizards (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/origin-species-lizards-evolutionary-tree

The video highlights how species of lizards co-exist in one habitat through resource specialization. Species have adapted to specific environments through a variety of specialized body features. Researchers use small Caribbean Islands to develop an experiment to understand how species evolve. The video will aid you in the week two assignment and also provide insights for understanding the biological structure of communities. This video has closed captioning.
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Rebai, C. (Writer & Producer). (2016, May 10).Moth mimicry: Using ultrasound to avoid bats (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video File].Retrieved fromhttp://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/moth-mimicry-using-ultrasound-avoid-bats

Researchers study the co-evolution of moth and bat predator-prey interactions in Africa. The video provides depth to the week two readings and will aid you in completing the week two assignment. It can also help you develop understanding about predator-prey interactions for the final assignment. This video has closed captioning.
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Herberman, E. (Writer), & Holt, S. (Director & Producer). (2014). Pocket mouse film with quiz (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series segment]. In Carroll S. B. (Executive producer), The making of the fittest: Natural selection and adaption. Retrieved from http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/pocket-mouse-film-quiz

The video showcases research from Dr. Michael Nachman, whose work has quantified the selective pressure of predators on rock pocket mouse evolution. The short film also includes a quiz so that viewers can check their learning. The quiz does not need to be submitted. The video will aid you in completing the week two assignment. This video has closed captioning.
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Recommended Resources

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Page, O. (Writer), Bolton, L. (Producer), Revil, B., & Barker, J. (Directors). (2014). Wild rose origins (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series segment]. In C. Hawkins & K. C. Lee (Executive producers), Plant odysseys: Part 2. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=93185&wID=100753&loid=366849&plt=FOD&w=560&h=315&fWidth=580&fHeight=365

This video discusses the evolutionary origins of the wild rose in the northern hemisphere. The video provides an in depth example of adaptations and can be will aid you in completing the week two and week five assignment. The full version of this video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This video has closed captioning.
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Page, O. (Writer), Bolton, L. (Producer), Revil, B., & Barker, J. (Directors). (2014). Water lily origins (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series segment]. In C. Hawkins & K. C. Lee (Executive producers), Plant odysseys: Part 2. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=93185&wID=100753&loid=366842&plt=FOD&w=560&h=315&fWidth=580&fHeight=365

This video discusses the evolutionary origins of the water lily including fossil evidence. The video provides an in depth example of species adaptations and will aid you in completing the week two assignment. The full version of this video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This video has closed captioning.
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