Sonya Dyhrman

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.

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

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

I learned about the origins of life on the planet and a broad evolutionary history as well as population and community ecology and marine microbiology and biogeochemical cycling.

I learned about the origin of life, how species interact, and the biological components of life

I learned about ecology, evolution, and biogeochemistry of our planet.

- Basics of life systems (hierarchy of life, origin of life, etc.)

Chemistry of Life (biogeochemistry, nutrients, ecosystems, systems biology, metabolism, etc.)

I developed an appreciation for the life system, plant processes, and animals.

I learned how to better read scientific literature and about life systems on earth.