BIO 401. Life at the Edge: The Physiological Ecology of Extreme Environments. Fall 2003

      Dr. Bruce W. Grant and Dr. Itzick Vatnick
      Department of Biology, Widener University, Chester, PA, 19013
      BWG office Loveland Hall # 9, ext. 4017, IV office Kirkbride # 516, ext. 4245
      grant@pop1.science.widener.edu and vatnick@pop1.science.widener.edu

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      Fall 2003, Biology401: Assignment #11 - Project Results-to-Date Powerpoint Presentations, in class, 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 18 November 2003

      Below are the guidelines for your in-class "Project Results-to-Date Powerpoint Presentations" (max 50 points)


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              (1) Title slide:

                     * title of your presentation
                     * authors names
                     * group photo
                     * Biology 401, Fall 2003, I. Vatnick and B. Grant


              (2) Big Question slide:

                     * state your big question

                     * list why this question is interesting
                     * list ... (use the literature...)
                     * list ... (use the literature...)


              (3) Your Project Question slide:

                     * state your project question

                     * list how this relates to Big Q
                     * list ... (use the literature...)
                     * list ... (use the literature...)


              (4) Your Project Hypothesis:

                     * state your project hypothesis

                     * show a figure/ graph of
                        anticipated results

                     * remind how this relates to Big Q


              (5) Materials and Methods:

                     * in a series of slides
                        show the data collection
                        steps in your project.
                        Use good photos.
                        Diagram complex steps
                        using figures and flowcharts.


              (6) Results and Specific Discussion:

                     * in a series of slides use clear and
                        well documented figures to show
                        your results to date. After each
                        result summarize briefly how this
                        provides evidence to support or
                        reject your hypothesis.


              (7) General Discussion:

                     * summarize your results in a list

                     * support or reject your hypothesis?
                       


              (8) Next Steps:

                     * list the next steps for you
                        over the next few weeks

                     * list the next steps for you or
                        others who want to follow up on
                        your work in a future semester.
                       


              (9) Acknowledgements:

                     * list the people who helped you and
                        briefly describe the help they gave


              (10) Literature Cited:

                     * list correct and complete citations
                        for publications, web sites, and
                        other materials you used.


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                You are welcome to download some or all of the material we have posted at this site for your use in your physiological ecology course. This does not include commercial uses for profit. If you do use any lengthy exerpts (more than 2 lines) of the material above, we request that you formally acknowledge this site and/or sites we have acknowledged as the source(s). We also request that you reciprocate and send us a copy of your physiological ecology educational materials so that we may see what you have put together.

          Please send comments or suggestions to Bruce W. Grant: grant@pop1.science.widener.edu.

          Copyright - Bruce W. Grant and Itzick Vatick, 2003.