BIO104 Blog

Biology Lab Scientific Paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_dNms83KlB82ndC2e5YIKsEgc94Da5EuS94WK0zcFNo/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 “Scientific literacy” is the knowledge and understanding of the scientific field, and the ability to use the necessary skills to convey those ideas correctly and coherently. In Biology Lab we read several different scientific papers and I was really able to spot the differences between normal literacy and scientific literacy. … [Read more…]

April 23rd 9:42 am – begin observation 9:43 am – 2 large chicks, mostly black in color 9:45 am – left chick flaps wings a few times 9:47 am – right chick if biting at something, left chick continues to flap wings 9:51 am – both chicks are rolling around, flapping wings 9:55 am – … [Read more…]

April 4th, 2019 9:36 am – begin observation, 2 very large chicks are visible 9:39 am – one is center frame, the other is partially hidden behind the nest, both groom each other 9:41 am – camera focused in on the bigger chick for a moment and zoomed back out 9:42 am – other chick … [Read more…]

Cellular respiration is the process of transforming glucose and oxygen into energy to be used to power the cell, while also releasing carbon dioxide and water. It does this through Glycolysis (splits glucose in half), the Krebs Cycle (continues to break down the carbon molecules), and the Electron Transport Chain (electrons are transported and ATP … [Read more…]

*Since the eggs from the first nest died, this is a different nest.* 9:36 am – Begin observation. One eagle is laying on the chicks. 9:38 am – It is extremely windy, as well as cloudy and rainy. 9:40 am – The other eagle returned. 9:43 am – The other eagle is perched on a … [Read more…]

Below are answers to questions we had to answer after completing our food diary…   4) Overall, the nutritional value of the meals/snacks this group of students is consuming is sub par, as every nutrient, but protein, the students were not consuming enough. 5) A suggestion for the food service managers on campus would be … [Read more…]

2/17/19 8:58 pm – begin observation 8:59 pm – night time, dark, appears to be raining, one eagle sitting on nest 9:11 pm – not much activity, eagle is slightly moving 9:13 pm – end observation

Eagle Cam Link: Eagle Cam Instructions: Eagle Cam Observations Watch the live stream for at least 15 minutes per observation period. Record start time and end time for your observations Behavioral Terms to use in your journal: Sitting on the nest – up until you see the eggs. Document the number of eggs, then use … [Read more…]

What makes a good scientist? The Nature of Science by E. O. Wilson Questions to answer before watching this video In what ways do you see yourself as a writer? Are you a poet? A journalist? A blogger?  What style of writing is most familiar and comfortable for you? I write for fun when I … [Read more…]