BIO.8

BIO.8 The student will investigate and understand dynamic equilibria within populations, communities, and ecosystems. Key concepts include

a)    interactions within and among populations including carrying capacities, limiting factors, and growth curves;

b)    nutrient cycling with energy flow through ecosystems;

c)    succession patterns in ecosystems;

d)    the effects of natural events and human activities on ecosystems; and

e)    analysis of the flora, fauna, and microorganisms of Virginia ecosystems.

N.I.C.E. Alternatives
 * George Washington Carver
 * Mario J. Molina