Please note that there is a correction to the date of Quiz #4 and the Final (make-up) quiz. The correct date is Monday, December 8, 2003 at 10:15am.
Due a computer disk error, I lost the record of the grades for Quiz #2. Please bring Quiz #2 into class this Thursday, November 20th. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
Due: Monday, November 17 by midnight via email
Problem Statement:
The figure below illustrates the population levels of predator and prey in a closed ecosystem (such as an island). The predator's main food source is the prey.
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Respond to the following queries:
1. Describe what is happening to the predator and prey populations.. (1 point)
2. Explain the relationship between the predator and prey populations that would result in the population dynamics showed in the figure. (2 points)
3. What would happen if the predator population were limited by sport hunting of the predator. (2 points)
Please respond by email: maserj@pdx.edu by midnight Monday, November 17.
Remember to have ESR 101 in the subject line and put your name in the response.
Thank you.