The eastern Yin-Yang cosmology

Explain Yin-Yang of Daoism in-depth and describe its influence on Thich Nhat Hanh. What’s the most opposite way in western culture from eastern Yin-Yang cosmology?

The major difference between Narcissus and Mrs. Ames

What is the major difference between Narcissus and Mrs. Ames? Does it seem like the wife in the story, the hero, is at the end of her journey or at the beginning when the story ends? Why?

The windward versus leeward sides of mountains

Discuss the differences in the windward versus leeward sides of mountains including the uplift mechanism responsible

The bluegill population

The managers of a small lake are considering allowing limited fishing for bluegill sunfish. However, before deciding how much fishing to allow, the owners would like to estimate the size of the bluegill population. They capture, mark, and release 80 bluegills. Several weeks later they use the same methods to capture 220 bluegills, 38 of which were marked. Estimate the population size of bluegill in the lake. Show your work. What are the three assumptions of your estimate?

The different geologic structures

Describe how different tectonic conditions and environments cause different geologic structures to form. Terminology expected in your answer includes: convergent, divergent, transform, anticline, syncline, compression, tension, shear, thrust fault, reverse fault, normal fault, brittle, and ductile.

The Romanesque and Gothic eras

The Romanesque and Gothic eras saw a return to grand architectural achievements since the Ancient World. The Romanesque style originated in Italy, the Gothic in France, yet both styles spread throughout Europe at a rapid pace. Compare and contrast the Romanesque and Gothic building techniques: Describe the Romanesque style of architecture, including artistic decorations within. What specifically reminds you of Ancient Rome? How did these cathedrals encourage pilgrimage? Compare that with the Gothic style: how are the two styles visually different? What specific building techniques were used in Gothic architecture, and how did they affect the overall look of cathedrals?

The directional selection.

Describe an example of directional selection. What makes it a directional selection, as opposed to stabilizing or disruptive selection?

 

 

The consequences of the Dust Bowl

How was environmental policy responsive to the consequences of the Dust Bowl? What natural resource did politicians suddenly realize we needed to protect? Discuss

The non-human populations

How are life tables useful to scientists? Explain how people studying non-human populations would find the information they provide users. Give a specific example in your answer.

The United States Constitution

The United States Constitution has fallen out of favor as a model for other countries. Why is this so? Are the criticisms leveled at the Constitution valid? Discuss