Making Biodiesel and Bioethanol

The following link provides a discussion of biofuel including pros, cons, and implications for future environmental sustainability. 
http://biofuelguide.net/

Mitochondrial Eve

The following link provides a discussion of Mitochondrial Eve and the implications for human ancestry.
http://biologos.org/questions/the-mitochondrial-eve

Amphioxus

Macon Dog Park

While at the Macon Dog Park we took samples of the creek water and discussed benefits and drawbacks of dog parks in general--some of which are listed below:

Pros:

Dog Socialization
Excellent source of dog-dog social interaction.
Excellent source of dog-people social interaction.
People Socialization
Excellent source of people-people social interaction.
Dog-oriented people can meet and interact.
Doggy play dates can be arranged.
Physical and Mental Stimulation
Excellent source of off-leash exercise for active dogs.
Dog parks allow dogs to get adequate physical and mental exercise, thereby lessening destructive and annoying behaviors in general which can benefit society as a whole.
Educational
Good opportunity for owners to learn about dogs through observation and provides the opportunity to learn from more experienced owners.
Opportunity for well-mannered-dog advocates to demonstrate how they turned their dog into a well-mannered dog.
Community
Dog parks which are designed for dogs only, lessen the chance of owners letting their dogs off-leash in on-leash parks.
No cars, rollerbladers, skateboarders, bikes, etc. likely to be encountered.
More likely to encounter people who enjoy dogs.
Provides location for community dog activities.

Cons:

For People
Potential of danger from aggressive dogs.
Potential of danger of physical injury from dog-related hazards.
Potential of lawsuits arising from dog fights.
Potential for parasites.
For Dogs
Potential of danger from aggressive dogs.
Intact dogs may create problems.
Potential for parasites and disease.
Potential for lack of impulse control and over-excitement.
Not appropriate for small and large dogs at the same time.
Potential for injury
For the Community
Some people will not understand the concept and will abuse the park.
Won’t pick up after their dog.
May leave dog unattended.
Allow their dog to indulge in inappropriate behavior.
Some people will not be educated enough about their dogs to know if a dog park is appropriate for their dog.
Potential for noise.

Potential liability issues.

(Source: http://www.canineobedienceunlimited.com/dog-training-articles/what-you-should-know-about-dog-parks/)

Darwin's Dilemma

This link provides information regarding Darwin's Dilemma (Burgess Shale)
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cambrian/burgess.html

Favorite Lake

Lake Worth in FL!

Jackson Springs

For this lab we traveled to Jackson Springs Park to identify several different rock forms of which some examples are shown below: 

Hitchiti Experimental Forest Lab

Visiting Hitchiti was both exhausting and rewarding as we hiked through the forest learning about the experimental fire areas, plants, and trees!

Blood Sugar Homeostasis

http://www.biology-online.org/4/3_blood_sugar.htm

This link explains blood glucose homeostasis

Twelve Soil Orders

 http://soils.cals.uidaho.edu/soilorders/orders.htm

  http://www.maconroots.org/

Sunflower Diary



Day 5: I was beginning to think my plant was not going to grow,
but luckily there is finally some evidence of growth.

Day 7: Beginning to see more growth...

Day 13: My plant has grown a lot since the beginning...I am not sure if it will last long in this cup!
There is also signs of a second growth that may not be visible in this picture.

Day 21: Unfortunately one of my plants died so now I am left with this one;
hopefully it does not die as well!





Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms interest me for their beauty and the perfect timing in which they bloom. I know that various places around the world host Cherry Blossom Festivals to celebrate their blooming. One such celebration is the Japanese tradition known as "Hanami" in which people have picnics while observing the Cherry Blossom blooms.

 

Place I Would Like to Study

I am interested in how the favelas affect the environment of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas.

Lab Work



Lab One: Map Types




Dot Density Map

 





Isarithmic Map







Chloropleth Map





 Isarithmic Map

Lab Two: Ocmulgee River

Oculmugee River Macon,GA

Lab Three: Plant Identification

TREES

Birch Tree

Oak Tree

Magnolia Tree

Dogwood Tree

Ginko Biloba Tree

FLOWERS

Lantana Verbena

Mexican Petunia

Azalea

Zinnias

Chrysanthemum

SHRUBS

Holly

Wax Leaf Ligustrum

Boston Ivy

Monkey Grass

Privet Hedge