Discuss a mathematical method for determining a population size. Set up a lab to demonstrate the method, use 10 trials. When completed analyze the numbers and use the formula for determining population size based on grab and capture. Compare results to the actual count and discuss errors

Review effects of distribution, size, and density on population ecology. Discuss how sex ratio and age distribution factors will affect population ecology and determination. Introduce density dependent factors and ecosystem carrying capacity. Discuss how population size is affected by each.

Determination of population size by capture and recapture method, then using the data in the proper formula. Compare results to actual count

List, define, and discuss factors involved in defining population ecology. These include size, distribution, density, age structure, and sex ratio. How size, density and distribution of organisms affects the population are discussed in detail. A density formula is used to indicate rare or abundant species, along with with random, uniform, or clumped distribution

Determination of population lab exercise using Lincoln-Peterson index formula. Set up for capture-recapture method using lima beans. Run 10 trials , determine estimated total size of population and compare results to actual count,

Set up, examine pre lab and perform lab to estimate population size using mark and recapture, along with the Lincoln-Peterson index equation

Set up and examine pre-lab for activity to determine population size mark and recapture along with the Linoln-Peterson index

Discuss and explain the importance of identifying the factors which influence population size. Elicit the definition for a population. List and explain the effect which basic characteristics of a population have on the dynamic aspect of populations. Include size, density, distribution, sex ratio, and age structure.

Discuss dynamic populations. Review factors which will cause dynamic changes in population and why it is useful to identify the factors. List, explain and discuss basic characteristics of populations. Include size, density, distribution, sex ratio, and age structure.

Review questions and answers from module 21. Discuss possible alternative answers to alternative questions. Introduce population ecology, and the dynamism of population growth change.Elicit that change arises from deaths, births, and movement of organisms in a population