Trident ECOL100 2019 April Module 4 Case & SLP Latest Question # 00600489 Course Code : ECOL100 Subject: Economics Due on: 04/18/2019 Posted On: 04/18/2019 04:44 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.6/5

Module 4 –
Case

HABITAT LOSS, LAND USE AND CONSERVATION

Assignment Overview

In this module, you have learned about how carrying capacity
imposes restrictions on population growth, and how human economic growth and
land use can threaten biodiversity. In this Case Assignment you will look at
these topics from three perspectives:

• Case
studies of government regulation of land and trade restrictions to address
threatened species in the Economist article: “Political Responses: Where eagles
dare”

• Examples
of large mammals and the size of the habitat necessary to support them

• The cost
of conservation in a Botanical Garden case study

Case Assignment

Part I

To prepare for this Case Assignment, answer the following in
paragraph format (one paragraph should be plenty):

1. Define
“invasive species” using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website:
National Invasive Species Information Center. USDA. invasivespeciesinfo.gov

2. Provide
three examples of invasive species in your region.

3. Define
“endemic species,” and provide an example of an endemic species from anywhere
in the world. If you can find an example of an endemic species in your region,
please include it as well.

Now read the following article:

Where eagles dare: The more prosperous countries now favour
protecting wildlife, not killing it. (2013). The Economist. Available in the
Trident Online Library.

After you have read the article, answer the following
questions in paragraph format by using an introduction sentence, related topic
sentences, and a conclusion statement that draws connections between the ideas
presented.

1. Name some
ways that governments are trying to redress threats against endemic species.
Briefly, describe the examples presented in this article.

2. What is
described as the biggest challenge for governments?

3. How are
governments addressing this challenge?

Part II

With habitat loss, less land and resources mean lower carrying
capacity. For the second part of this assignment, you will apply the readings
from your Module 4 Homepage to two cases in which conservation of habitat
applies to carrying capacity and economics. Choose one of these large predators
to investigate: One of the large cats (i.e., lions, cougars, panthers, etc.) or
polar bears.

1. What size
of land/water is required to support this animal?

2. What
pressures threaten this organism’s habitat?

3. What role
do international trade and political regulation play in protecting this
organism? Are these in place and enforced?

Resources

Braun, D. (2012). Lion numbers plunge as African wilderness
succumbs to human pressure. National Geographic Society. Retrieved from
https://voices.nationalgeographic.org/2012/12/06/lion-numbers-plunge-as-african-wilderness-succumbs-to-human-pressure/

Murdock, E., Harrison, R., Frank, A., & Bonnardeaux, D.
(n.d.). Endangered cats of North America. National Wildlife Foundation.
Retrieved fromhttps://www.nwf.org/~/media/PDFs/Wildlife/catsreport.ashx

Polar Bears International. Accessed August 1, 2017, at
https://polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears.

Part III

Finally, examine the costs and benefits of conservation
using the Montgomery Botanical Centre as a case study. View the results of a study
on the costs and benefits of preserving a collection of plants at the following
site: http://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0634/

1. What are
the costs associated with maintaining this collection (generally speaking, not
exact numbers)?

2. What are
the benefits of preserving this collection and how are they measured? (Hint:
They are described as “conservation success.”)

3. What part
of this collection gives diminishing returns and why?

4. How does
collection size relate to the efficiency of management of the collection?

5. When is
it most valuable to preserve a plant species?

Assignment Expectations

Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that
summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question
1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following: Part I: Invasive Species.

Answer each question under the subtitle using complete
sentences that relate back to the question. Be sure to use APA formatting
throughout your essay with 1-inch margins, 12-point type, and double spacing
throughout. Include a title page, introduction, answers to the questions with
subtitles, and concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations
within the body of the essay referencing your resources (e.g., Murray, 2014).
Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment
listing all required readings and any additional resources you used to complete
your essay. A helpful guide to writing a quality essay can be found in
Trident’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper. This guide
also provides links to example essays written in APA format.

Direct quotes should be limited and must be designated by
quotation marks. Paraphrased ideas must give credit to the original author, for
example: (Murray, 2014). Direct copying from “homework help” websites will not
receive credit. Once you have completed your assignment within a Word document,
please upload your final version to the Case 4 Dropbox. Please also note your
Turnitin originality score and make revisions as needed. Please contact your
instructor with any questions.

Module 4 –
SLP

HABITAT LOSS, LAND USE AND CONSERVATION

For this SLP project, you will research four different
species: one that is extinct, one that is critically endangered, one that is
endangered and one that is (Threatened) Vulnerable. One species must be a Plant
or Fungus, the three remaining species each must be from a different Animal
category (Avian, Amphibian, Reptile, Mammal, or Aquatic/Ocean).

Resources

Endangered animals. Accessed July 31, 2017, at
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/endangered/.

Endangered Species. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Accessed
July 31, 2017, at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/us-species.html.

One of the most comprehensive lists of endangered and
extinct animals and plants can be found atThe IUCN Red List of Threatened
Species: http://www.iucnredlist.org/

Slide 1: Title Slide

Student Name, Course Title, and Date

Slide 2: Introduction

Topics to be covered in outline form

Slide 3: Extinct Species

Research an extinct species. Include an image of this
species. Discuss the following questions: Where does this species live (biome,
niche, environment, country)? What is its status on the food chain? When did it
go extinct? What was the major cause of its demise?

Slide 4: Critically Endangered Species

Research a critically endangered species. Include an image
of this species. Discuss the following questions: Approximately how many are
left? When is the estimated time they will become extinct? What is the major
cause of their future demise?

Slide 5: Endangered Species

Research an endangered species. Include an image of this
species. Discuss the following questions: Approximately how many are left? When
is the estimated time they will become extinct? What is the major cause of
their future demise?

Slide 6: Vulnerable Species

Research a vulnerable (threatened) species. Include an image
of this species. How many are there left or have reappeared? What is being done
to help them come back? What was the cause of their decline or demise?

Slide 7: Ecological Impacts

Discuss what will happen or has happened because of the loss
of these species you researched to their environment? (What does it mean to be
a keystone/indicator species?) What are the ecological ramifications on the
community or habitat of other species in the environment as a result of the
decline or loss of these species you researched?

Slide 8: Human Intervention

What are we as a human species doing to stop the loss of
these vulnerable species or what did we try to do for those species that became
extinct? (Discuss examples such as organization/agency involvement and/or
government involvement/education).

Slide 9: Conclusion

Summarize your project findings.

Slide 10: References

List the sources used in APA format.

SLP Assignment Expectations

For this SLP assignment, you will develop a PowerPoint
Presentation that is 1-10 slides in length and addresses the requirements
outlined above. Place the text containing the answers to the questions above in
the slide area, summarizing each topic using bullet points (in your own words,
expand in more detail using the notes area).

Be sure to include citations referencing your sources on
each slide (use either the slide or notes area). Include a descriptive title
for each slide that describes the topic being discussed. Be sure to include a
title slide with your name, assignment type (e.g., SLP Module 4) and course
title. Include an introduction slide with the subjects you will cover in
outline form. Include a slide summarizing your project findings (Conclusion
slide). Your final slide should contain a list of references cited in APA
format.

Please upload your final presentation to the SLP 4 Dropbox.
Please also note your Turnitin originality score and make revisions as needed.
Please contact your instructor with any questions.