Class Assignments-1996

Writing Assignments

• In-class
  1. Differences between C3, C4, and CAM plants
  2. Comments on the Red Queen Hypothesis

• Out-of-class papers
  1. Initial paper
  2. Graphs and tables
  3. Paper on Horn's hypotheses
  4. Horn's hypothesis--emphasis on discussion
  5. Literature search and annotated bibliography
  6. Abstract on species diversity

Quantitative Assignments

1. Regression analysis and regression equation--leaf length/leaf surface area
2. Quantitative analysis of tree abundance--Absolute and relative frequencies, densities and importance values
3. Quantitative analysis of recruitment data--absolute and relative frequencies, densities and importance values of seedlings
4. Normal distribution--acorn or pine cone data
5. Student-t test--comparison of two areas
6. Chi-square test--distribution of acorns or pine cones around tree
7. Life table data--beetle life history
8. Leslie matrix exercise
9. Multi-Spec analysis--quantitative analysis of NH habitats
10. Shannon-Weaver and Simpson Indices--soil arthropods
11. ANOVA--
12. Leaf fall data--weekly and accumulative totals of leaf surface area and biomass
13. Estimates of total leaf area of sample plots and estimates of total photosynthetic output
14. Prediction of successional stages based on present seedlings and adult trees