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Term Paper (APA style required):This is a 10-page essay in which you will reflect upon each of the chapter themes in Why Evolution Is True. It should include reflections on your development and understanding of what evolution is and is not. It should include your personal journey of discovery related to the concept of evolution. It should also include philosophical, theological, and sociological reflections as well as a demonstration of a scientific understanding of evolution. Additionally, you should critique and evaluate the ideas presented in the book using your scientific understanding of the process of evolution. A rough draft will be due during Module 6 and a final draft will be due during Module 7.Finding Your Inner FishObjectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Distinguish between the scientific and the colloquial use of the word “theory.” Define evolution and indicate why it is viewed as controversial by non-scientists. Describe and apply the scientific method. Explain the apparent significance of Shubin’s discovery of Tiktaalik.AssignmentsModule 2 Written in the RocksObjectives AtWritten in the RocksObjectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Describe the mechanisms of fossil formation. Reconstruct the history of life from fossil evidence. Evaluate the evidence that scientists use to determine the age of rocks. Explain how the fossil record could support/refute the theory of evolution.Homologies: The Great Family Tree RevealedObjectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Distinguish between analogy and homology. Compare scientific and non-scientific interpretations of homology. Explain how homologous structures support the theory of evolution.Items tobCompleted:Due No Later Than:Read- Why Evolution Is True, Chapter 3- Your Inner Fish, Chapters 2 and 4View the Audio Visual Presentation (AVP)Post an initial response to the discussion questionThursday 11:59 PM EST/EDTPost responses to at least two classmatesSunday 11:59 PM EST/EDTComplete Quiz 3Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDTContinue working on the draft for the Term PaperSunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 6SelectionObjectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Describe how populations change over time in response to biotic interactions and their environment. Distinguish between micro and macroevolution. Illustrate microevolution in action using several “real world” examples from the literature.MacroevolutionObjectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Describe the link between the concepts of micro and macroevolution. Explain the biological species concept. Apply knowledge of reproductive isolating mechanisms to explain past speciation events.The Evolution of Humans Objectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Compare major theories of man’s recent evolutionary history. Define human. Identify features of humans that are relics of man’s common evolutionary history with other animals. Discuss several indirect means that scientists have used to learn about man’s evolutionary origins.The Meaning of It All: Is Evolution True?Objectives At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to: Present and defend their views on evolutionary theory.

 
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