Systematics & Evolutionary Relationships

Given 3 hours of lecture discussion and assigned reading on the subject, and within 70% accuracy, the student should be able to:

Learning Target	Module Activity	Score
Use classifications systems to determine relationships	In-class activity (Tuesday) Snail taxonomy activity	(2) (2) 4
Use taxonomic data to organize organisms	Snail taxonomy activity	(2) 2
Draw conclusions on snail biodiversity
	TOTAL	6

The lessons this week address the following Course Learning Outcome(s):

• Describe the structural building blocks of living organisms, from life-essential macromolecules to cells, tissues, organs and organ systems;
• Explain the key principles of Taxonomy and Systematics, how living organisms are organized into specific taxa and their evolutionary relationships

The lessons this week address the following Academic Skills Outcome(s):

• Improve note-taking skills.
• Be effective at using notes to demonstrate learning.
• Identify successful study practices.
• Apply concepts abstractly and concretely.