Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/University of Puget Sound/Evolution and Biology of Sex (Fall 2020)

Biology 102 is a non-majors introductory biology course with lab. The primary goals of the course are to 1) introduce students to important biological concepts and approaches of study, 2) have students apply those concepts in the context of questions about sexual reproduction, and 3) have students develop a deeper understanding of natural systems and an appreciation for the incredible and wonderful diversity of sex in the natural world. By the end of the course, I hope that students will have the study of biology as one of the many lenses with which they can view important issues in life.

From the standpoint of the evolution and biology of sex, we examine the following topics: scientific inquiry, evolutionary thought, the central dogma of molecular biology, basic genetics and inheritance, development, behavioral ecology, population growth, and more. We take a decidedly comparative approach, utilizing information from many different species while emphasizing that humans are a small but representative branch on the tree of life. Sample topics include: Why have sex at all? How does fertilization work? How is sex determined? How do sex organs develop and function? What conditions favor monogamy, polygamy, promiscuity, etc.? How do mate preferences evolve? How do individuals or their gametes compete with each other during reproduction? What are the evolutionary implications of homosexuality?

Throughout the course, we apply critical thinking skills and the scientific method to these questions about sex. The course emphasizes active learning, group discussion, and student involvement during both lecture and lab sessions.

Week 2
Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.

Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resources:


 * Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5
 * Evaluating Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 4
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

Share your article ideas with the class

Week 6
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Ecology

Environmental Sciences

Genes and Proteins

LGBT+ Studies

Medicine

Psychology

Science Communication

Species

Women's Studies

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 8
Guiding framework

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

Week 9
You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:


 * Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
 * Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

Week 10
Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.

Week 11
Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the &quot;mainspace.&quot;

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 13
It's the final week to develop your article.


 * Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
 * Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!

Week 14
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.