[HSCI 100] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (70 pages long!)

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L e c t u r e 1 : l i v i n g t h i n g s + s c i e n t i f i c. List 7 characteristics shared by all living organisms. General describe the classification scheme of life. Explain the importance of the scientific method. List the 5 steps of the scientific method and describe each feature, and apply to a real life situation. Explain some of the limitations of the scientific method. Define dependent, independent variable, hypothesis and control. Explain the importance of critical thinking in evaluating claims. Evolutionary relationships: scientists assume that shared characteristics among organisms common ancestry, dna sequence tech. supports connections, humans share many characteristics w/ other animals + show greatest similarity to other vertebrates (mammals) Clas sif ic at io n of o r gan isms. Scientific method --> logical approach to gathering info.

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