OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Design Reflections
During my initial data collection in module 3, there were a few different takeaways I had during the experience. I used stratified sampling with five different quadrants to observe and…
BP #3: Ongoing Field Observations
Today while I was walking at the University of Victoria, I noticed how abundant snowberries (Symphoricarpos albus) were in the pathside gardens on campus. I observed the snow berries on…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
Source: Elisa T. Granato, Thomas A. Meiller-Legrand, Kevin R. Foster, The Evolution and Ecology of Bacterial Warfare, Current Biology, Volume 29, Issue 11, 2019, Pages R521-R537, ISSN 0960-9822, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2019.04.024. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982219304221)…
Blog Post 1: Observations
I chose to do my field study at a nearby beach on the Pacific Ocean in White Rock, BC. The following are specific details about my chosen site: Location: White…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
My chosen source of scientific information is an article titled “The evolution of floral scent: the influence of olfactory learning by insect pollinators on the honset signalling of floral rewards”…
BP #2: Sources of Scientific Information
The source of information I have chosen is an article titled “Prevalence of the pathogenic chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, in an endangered population of northern leopard frogs, Rana pipiens”. This…
BP #1: Observations
I have chosen to do my observations in Bow Park, located in Saanich BC. The park is a small greenspace located in the middle of a suburban area. It has…
My backyard_Brampton Ontario
My backyard will be the area of my research, Brampton, Ontario. It is fully fenced and isolated from neighbours. We have a trampoline for the kids; besides that, it is…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
I have continued to observe my selected area. With six visits in total, I have a clearer understanding of some potential research subjects. The observations I have made thus far…
Post 1: St. Patrick’s Island Park, Calgary AB
For my field study site, I visited St. Patrick’s Island park in Calgary, AB, on September 19th, at 17:00. My field notebook entry is as follows: Weather: Cloudy, cool, raining,…