BIO 401. Life at the Edge: The Physiological Ecology of Extreme Environments. Fall 2003

      Dr. Bruce W. Grant and Dr. Itzick Vatnick
      Department of Biology, Widener University, Chester, PA, 19013
      BWG office Loveland Hall # 9, ext. 4017, IV office Kirkbride # 516, ext. 4245
      grant@pop1.science.widener.edu and vatnick@pop1.science.widener.edu

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      Fall 2003, Biology401: Assignment #4 - What Is Physiological Ecology?

      Task: Read a set of essays on various views of physiological ecology, be prepared to present the point of view of the physiological ecologist that you were assigned, discuss your P.O.V. with others, and hand in answers to the questions below on Monday (no email reply is required).

      Assessment:

      • +10 points if completed by Monday 8 September 2003,

      Detailed Instructions:

      1. Download and read the set of essays on various views of physiological ecology posted here, especially with a close read of the essay by the person to whom you were assigned.

      2. Go to Google.com and put in the name of the author to whom you were assigned to research this person's previous research and teaching background and current projects. NOTE: DO NOT PRINT OUT ANYTHING FROM THE INTERNET - INSTEAD, SAVE THINGS TO A DISK and take notes on the worksheet page below.

      3. Print out the worksheet file posted here, and answer the questions directly on the page.

      4. Be prepared to compare and contrast the views of your author with the views of others during Monday's class.








      Please Read This Comment.

              You are welcome to download some or all of the material we have posted at this site for your use in your physiological ecology course. This does not include commercial uses for profit. If you do use any lengthy exerpts (more than 2 lines) of the material above, we request that you formally acknowledge this site and/or sites we have acknowledged as the source(s). We also request that you reciprocate and send us a copy of your physiological ecology educational materials so that we may see what you have put together.

        Please send comments or suggestions to Bruce W. Grant: grant@pop1.science.widener.edu.

        Copyright - Bruce W. Grant and Itzick Vatick, 2003.