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- An Introduction to Biology Laboratory
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Ever wonder what goes on in a biology lab? Well here is your chance to take a step into the world of biology by performing your very own biology experiments. This course will start out with a class on the basics in performing work in a biology laboratory where we will cover the use of various types of pipettes, graduated cylinders, digital balances, and more. The labs that follow will consist of determining the presence of macromolecules (carbohydrates and proteins), the effect of pH on solutions, extracting DNA from plant materials, gel electrophoresis and a visit to the new BSU maker space to see how their equipment can help with labs in biology.
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- Science with a Twist Book Club
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Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/29/2025
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: -1
Instructor: Bonnie Tate
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Do you enjoy reading and talking about books that include nature and science? Well, bring your favorite beverage as we read and explore fiction or non-fiction books that involve some science as part of the plot. This is not a science course, but a means to pick up a little more information on any type of science in a user-friendly way as we delve into the three books that we are reading. The first book that we will be reading is the bestseller, Remarkably Bright Creatures (2022) by Shelby Van Pelt, followed by World of Wonders (2020) by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. We will pick our last book early in the course. Course meets 3 times: 4/1, 4/15, 4/29.
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- Birding, Spring Migration, and Warblers!
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Dates: 4/8/2025 - 4/29/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: -2
Instructor: Bonnie Tate
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This course takes place just in time to see the birding world’s most colorful birds, the warblers, as they return from their winter vacation down south! This course assumes you already know a bit about birding, but we will cover some of the basics in the first two meetings. We will cover topics such as Merlin and ebird, common bird types, migration, and identifying warblers in our area. There will be a share out at the beginning of each class and time for questions at the end. Course meets 4 times on zoom and there will be a field trip as well in Plymouth, the specific date and time will be discussed during class.
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- The New Nature Writers: opening our minds and hearts to dramatic new perspectives
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Dates: 4/9/2025 - 5/14/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 21
Instructor: Ellen Snoeyenbos
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Nature Writing is NOT just Emerson, Thoreau, John Muir, Annie Dillard. They have their place but 21st century nature writing is vibrant, diverse, and informed by new scientific discoveries. Exploring indigenous writers such as Joy Harjo and Robin Kimmerer, science writers like Ed Yong, activists such as Sy Montgomery and Barry Lopez, and Black naturalists such as J. Drew Lanham and Camille Dungy we will listen and respond, watch interviews, question and explore a range of new perspectives.
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- Great Photos Through Image Studies
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Dates: 5/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 7
Instructor: Ron Reynolds
This is a follow-up to previous classes; structured so that new participants can join the class and fully participate. Designed for either those who use smart phones or dedicated cameras. It isn’t a class on how to use any specific camera but how to compose and create pictures that POP. We will review fundamental photographic principles and what qualities make a “good” image. Students will be asked to submit photos for critiquing and constructive criticism. Although the goal is to get the best possible image right out of the camera, I plan to demonstrate how to improve images by post-processing in the “digital darkroom.” I’ll be using Photoshop Elements but it’s not essential that participants have this software on their computers. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in critiquing.
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