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Ecotoxicology

Course Description: Graduates (~5) and upper-level undergraduate students (~15) from Biology, Chemistry and Geology will learn about the various classes of toxicants (including those naturally occurring), how toxicants move in ecosystems and within organisms (humans, animals, and plants). Lectures will cover chemical transformations and mechanisms of toxicity. This course will also introduce the students to how controlled toxicity experiments are conducted, how data is reduced, and the power of statistical analyses to identify significant effects. A case study approach will be utilized in lecture and labs to examine the toxic effects of acidification, heavy metals, PCB, insecticides, and environmental endocrine…

Persuasion

Persuasion Dr. Norman Clark, Dept. of Communication * 134 Walker Hall * Office: 262-6531 * Home: 963-8130 * Office Hours: MR 11-1, TR 9:30-12:30 * Email: clarkn@appstate.edu Goals This course has four main objectives: 1) to introduce students to persuasion theories and analytical tools; 2) to make students more aware of the persuasive messages around them; 3) to begin the lifelong process of becoming ethical and critical persuaders; and 4) to integrate this learning into service for the community. The readings and assignments are designed to increase your knowledge and skills. The fourth goal is crucial, since this is a…