1.What is the role of hippocampal size in spatial memory? How has this been studied? In your answer, be sure to include what you learned this week about taxi drivers, individuals such as H.M., and other animals. Feel free to include what you learned, about feeding strategies. 2.Discuss in detail […]

Assignment: Ecology Introduction In previous chapters, we learned that life is very diverse. Organisms range from single cells to multi-celled. Some organisms cannot even be seen with the naked eye. Is diversity increasing or decreasing? In the future, will we have more organisms? Does our population play a role in […]

What are the basic methods of bacterial culture and identification of mutants (Auxotrophs). Understand the characteristics of the bacteria genome and the plasmid. Understand the 3 methods of sexual transfer in bacteria. What is the difference between F+, F-, Hfr cells How do we map genes by conjugation? What are […]

Man’s Best Friend: The Biology and Behavior of DogsDescribe a response that can be classified as classical conditioning (such as vet trips, grooming, thunder phobia, etc.) Describe four types of consequences of operant conditioning? Identify three desirable (pleasant) stimuli that are effective as positive reinforcers with dogs Provide an example […]