Zoology

“Over the course of the trip, Darwin collected a variety of natural specimens, including birds, plants and fossils. Through hands-on research and experimentation, he had the unique opportunity to closely observe principles of botany, geology and zoology.” (Bio.com, 2014) • Darwin found interest in pacific islands off the coast of South America as they contained unique wild life. • “During his visit to the islands, Darwin noted that the unique creatures were similar from island to island, but…

Moreover, Dr. Bondar was also a science lover and she participated in many science related events in her school and made several experiments at her home. Dr. Bondar has earned several university titles:at the age of 23, earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Guelph University. Later…

The idea of a renaissance man was created during the renaissance humanism. This considered man the center of the universe. This led to many individuals testing their knowledge and wanting to embrace and learn more. This was known as the Renaissance Man, although many could fit the description, Leonardo da Vinci is the best known, although this was a concept many years ago it is still possible to be one today. During the renaissance time periods a person who had many talents and was well educated…

The best way to start this brief summary of my experience in the Helms School of Government would to go back to freshmen year. I went into college wanting to be a double major in Zoology and Zoo and Wildlife Biology. That was something I had thought I wanted to do and thought God wanted me to do. Although my mother, knowing me and knowing my favorite classes in high school were always Government or History classes, told me to take Government 200. Well, after the first semester I took both…

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology (BS-PSYC) MAJOR SUBJECTS Biological Psychology-lecture (BIOLPSY) 3 units Prerequisite : Zoology 1-lecture, Zoology 1-laboratory Prerequisite to : Sensation and Perception The course is designed to familiarize the students with the biological approach in the study of behavior. Biopsychology combines an interest in behavior and the machinery that makes behavior possible such as the brain, muscles, glands, and other organs. The course will…

Driven, witty, intelligent, insanely passionate, a bit of a spaz; all of these qualities describe me, a person so optimistic even her blood is positive. From a young age, I have been infatuated with reading, with collecting knowledge, and with helping others. Additionally, my analytical talent has been one of my greatest assets (next to my sparkling and charismatic attitude) and has aided me in both my academic career and social life. Though the school system provides a phenomenal basis for the…

Part one When you were a little kid, there were jobs you wanted to do when you grew up. Jobs like becoming a princess, an astronaut,or a secret spy and a bunch of other crazy careers. When I was younger I always wanted to become a veterinarian. Over the years that has not changed one bit. My love for animals has grown stronger than ever. And I thought what can be better than saving animals lives and watching them thrive. I feel I could excel in this career because of my knowledge of animals I…

As many people realize, for almost two hundred years the work of Charles Darwin and his contribution to the origin of species has dramatically changed our world and wholly defined the study of biology and all other subsets of that science. Indeed, the concepts such as natural selection and evolution have been embraced by much of the Western thought. But when these ideas where first announced in 1858, rivalry did as well. The next year “On the Origin of Species” was exceedingly controversial and…

He is Theodore 'Teddy" Roosevelt. Also known as TR was an American statesman, auther and naturalist. Teddy is the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. During this time he was the leader of the Republican Party and became the power to the Progressive Era. Born sickly with asthma and dealt with it by embracing a strenuos lifestyle. Roosevelt had many ideas to make America better and his efforts but much of his ideas were blocked in Congress. He led the two year expedition in the…

Have you ever just sat down in a middle of a warm summer night and look up at the glimmer star and wonder what’s actually up there? Well in the movie Contact the main charter, Dr. Ellis Arroway, believes there is something actually up there. In her case she was right, there was intelligent life and they were sending radio waves from the Vega star system. They somehow communicate plans for spaces travel and Ellis got to meet them. But, the main difference between Ellis Arroway and you or I is she…