Section outline


  • This module focuses on classification.


    Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam.  Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

    Short answer assignments should be approximately 200-300 words.

     

    1. Recognize the steps of scientific classification (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species).
    2. Classify plants based on their vascular system, seeds and flowers.
    3. Classify animals based on their body plan.
    4. Observe the characteristics of different plant and animal species, and determine their evolutionary history.
    5. Construct a cladogram of organisms and identify shared characteristics.
    6. Trace homo sapiens lineage from Domain to species.

    There are no additional required readings.

    • Classification Topics

    • Classification Module Review

    • Classification Discussion Board Forum

      Please use this space to ask any questions about the module to the instructor and your peers.  You can start a new discussion thread by pressing "add a new discussion topic."

    • Classification Short Answer Assignment Forum
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    • Classification Lab PDF File