• Describe the factors (ecological, biological, social, political, and economic) that promote the spread of exotic species.
• Identify the impacts of exotics on native ecological systems.
• Debate the pros and cons of using exotic species.
• Evaluate the role that biologists should play in shaping public policy regarding exotics.
• Apply general characteristics of exotics and the impact of exotics on ecological systems to other species besides the species mentioned in the case.

exotic species; conservation; biodiversity; honeysuckle; Lonicera maackii; ecosystem stability; invasive species; invasive; native; indigenous;