Evolution - OkState 2020

  Before taking this course, I did not know that evolution occurred at both a macro and a micro-scale. However, the dependent relationship between the two was understandable. This made sense to me because microevolution isn’t happening in just one thing, it collectively occurring to everything always. Then all the changes that occur here get carried forward to other generations, and eventually turn into our past/history which is what created. As time passes the changes that have already occurred shape or constrain what evolutionary changes can be made in the future or the direction that evolution will take in species. https://youtu.be/M8V_glRW1hA Before the video began, I assumed that the Earth’s history would be broken into yard sections, and I was very surprised when the video started that it was broken into inches across the football field. It also amazed me how long it took for oxygen to be present on Earth since it is something that we take for granted now, and I assumed I pro...

One thing that surprised me (to a degree) was that our brains are capable of learning any subject we want. I feel like on some level I already knew this, but I have heard from teachers/professors over the years say or hint at the idea that some people are “cut out” for certain subjects. I feel like this has maybe been a source for some of the reasons why I have questioned if I was “cut out” for medical school when I struggle in a course. It is honestly really nice to know that scientifically this is not true and that I can learn and accomplish anything I want (oddly makes me feel a little more confident)! I also really enjoyed the TED talk video that was included in our first set of lectures. I had never thought of our focus being like a pinball machine. It was interesting to think about how we needed to break down our learning in order to integrate it into our brain to keep it as new knowledge. I feel like so often it is stressed to us that we are building on old things, but this an...

 Hi, my name is Hayley.  I took genetics with you last semester, and I'm excited to be taking this class with you this semester.  Some of my favorites: color = PURPLE animals = dogs, and elephants  TV shows =  Friends and Criminal Minds cold drinks = water, sweet tea, or Dr. Pepper (buuuuuttttt water is #1) warm drinks = cappuccino or hot chocolate Some things I absolutely love:  blankets  too many pillows  my friends and family  football (or actually all sports) outdoor adventures! My favorite pass times include: camping & hiking (pictured - after reaching the top of a summit during spring break 2020 with my best friend) grilling cooking painting drawing watching Netflix... baking reading Currently obsessed with the idea of van life, this global pandemic is making me want to go off-grid and travel as much as I can... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfegsAhpeMKldQ0Cv0cc5cA/videos   Outside of class, I volunteer as a Ruff Rider for P...