EESC UN2300

I learned about reading scientific journals and papers, which was tough in the beginning but is very useful. I worked on my lab report skills.

I learned about the building blocks of evolution and how everything has affected the global climate system.

Learned macro and micro evolutionary foundations in biology, and then delved into the thermodynamic chemistry processes that buttress the history of life.

Role of life in biogeochemical cycles, relationship of biodiversity and evolution to the physical Earth, vulnerability of ecosystems to environmental change; causes and effects of extinctions through geologic time (dinosaurs and mammoths) and today. Exploration of topics through laboratories, demonstrations, computer data analysis and modeling.

I learned about the fundamental units and functions of living things, and mostly about evolution and ecological interactions of species with each other/through time.

The course was split into three sections that really operated independently of each other. The first looked at macro-evolution, the second looked at different topics in micro-evolution and ecology, and the third is much more biochemistry based.

Evolution, the beginning of life, photosynthesis and respiration mechanic, biogeochemical cycling

Creation of the universe, evidence for evolution, conservation, photosynthesis, basic chemistry, nutrient recycling in ecosystems

I learned a lot about environmental biology and chemistry as well. I thought the material in this class was fascinating, but it really should be split into 2 classes.

Lab was very useful as a supplement to lecture. It really helped cement some of the key concepts.