Description
Eldon D. Enger received a B.A. and an M.S. from the University of Michigan. He is professor emeritus of biology at Delta College, where he taught biology, zoology, and environmental science and was active in curriculum and course development. Professor Enger is an advocate for variety in teaching methodology and feels that if students are provided with varied experiences, they are more likely to learn. Professor Enger’s classes include writing assignments, student presentation of lecture material, debates by students on controversial issues, field experiences, individual student projects, and discussions of local examples and relevant current events. Professor Enger was a Fulbright Exchange Teacher to Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence and the Scholarly Achievement Award from Delta College, and participated as a volunteer in Earthwatch Research Programs. 1. Primary Productivity 2. Habitat and Niche 3. Community Structure 4. Estimating Population Size 5. Population Dynamics 6. Historical Changes in Human Population Characteristics 7. Human Population Dynamics 8. Plate Tectonics 9. Soil Characteristics and Plant Growth 10. Stream Ecology and Assessment 11. Personal Energy Consumption 12. Insulating Properties of Building Materials 13. The Effects of Radiation on the Germination and Growth of Squash Seeds 14. Evaluating Renewable Energy Sources 15. Toxicity Testing (LD50) 16. Effects of Salinization on Plants 17. Dissolved Oxygen and Biochemical Oxygen Demand 18. Air Pollution 19. Global Indicators of Climate Change 20. Evaluating Ecological Footprint Calculations 21. Land-Use Planning on Campus 22. Solid Waste Assessment Appendix 1 The Successful Field Trip Appendix 2 Suggestions for Field Trips and Alternative Learning Activities
