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==About Me==


==About Me==
* James P. McDonald
[[Image:OWWEmblem.png|thumb|right|James P. McDonald (an artistic interpretation)]]
* [[Special:Emailuser/James P. McDonald|Email me through OpenWetWare]]
*Address:
**1 LMU Drive MS B - 6147
*:Los Angeles, CA 90045
 
==Education==
====Loyola Marymount University====
[http://www.lmu.edu LMU]
* Major: Biology
* Graduation: Spring 2013
* Upper Division Classes:
**General Physiology and Lab
**Biochemistry
**General Physics I & II
**Embryology & Development
**General Microbiology
**Plant Interactions
**Principles of Ecology
**Genetics Lab
**Urban Ecology
**Biomathematical Modeling
 
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==Career Interests==
I hope to attend medical school next year. I want to become a physician but at I am unsure in what specialty, at this point.
 
==Questions==
#What is your favorite aspect of biology and why?
#*My favorite aspect of biology is the infinite amount of knowledge out there and the constant advances that are taking place. I also specifically enjoy genetics. I like to know why we are the way we are and how we get that way.
#What is your favorite aspect of mathematics and why?
#*My favorite aspect of math is that you can almost always come up with a definite answer. This makes math something that is often straightforward and universal.
#Do you have any worries or concerns about this class at this point?
#*I am a little concerned that I have not taken a math class, calculus 2, in three years. Therefore I may not be familiar with the math concepts in the class.
#Is there anything else you would like the instructors to know?
#*I do not think so.
 
==Research==
[[Image:Greenroofchicago.jpg|thumb|right|Example of a Green Roof, Chicago City Hall]]
I have been doing plant research with Dr. Drennan for the past two years. I have been testing the thermal tolerance of two succulent plants: <I>Dudleya</I> and <I>Sedum</I>. I have been comparing the plants' usefulness in green roofs.


# James P. McDonald
[[Media:Thermal_Tolerance_Abstract.pdf‎|My Abstract from the LMU Research Symposium 2012]]
# [[Special:Emailuser/James P. McDonald|Email me through OpenWetWare]]
# Loyola Marymount University
#* Major: Biology
#* Graduating: Spring 2013
#* Upper Division Classes: General Physiology and Lab, Biochemistry, General Physics I, General Physics II, Embryology & Development, General Microbiology, Plant Interactions, Principles of Ecology, Genetics Lab, Urban Ecology, Biomathematical Modeling
# I hope to attend medical school next year. I want to become a physician but at I am unsure in what specialty, at this point.
# My favorite aspect of biology is the infinite amount of knowledge out there and the constant advances that are taking place. I also specifically enjoy genetics. I like to know why we are the way we are and how we get that way.
# My favorite aspect of math is that you can almost always come up with a definite answer. This makes math something that is often straightforward and universal.


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Revision as of 12:16, 3 February 2013

About Me

Education

Loyola Marymount University

LMU

  • Major: Biology
  • Graduation: Spring 2013
  • Upper Division Classes:
    • General Physiology and Lab
    • Biochemistry
    • General Physics I & II
    • Embryology & Development
    • General Microbiology
    • Plant Interactions
    • Principles of Ecology
    • Genetics Lab
    • Urban Ecology
    • Biomathematical Modeling


Career Interests

I hope to attend medical school next year. I want to become a physician but at I am unsure in what specialty, at this point.

Questions

  1. What is your favorite aspect of biology and why?
    • My favorite aspect of biology is the infinite amount of knowledge out there and the constant advances that are taking place. I also specifically enjoy genetics. I like to know why we are the way we are and how we get that way.
  2. What is your favorite aspect of mathematics and why?
    • My favorite aspect of math is that you can almost always come up with a definite answer. This makes math something that is often straightforward and universal.
  3. Do you have any worries or concerns about this class at this point?
    • I am a little concerned that I have not taken a math class, calculus 2, in three years. Therefore I may not be familiar with the math concepts in the class.
  4. Is there anything else you would like the instructors to know?
    • I do not think so.

Research

Example of a Green Roof, Chicago City Hall

I have been doing plant research with Dr. Drennan for the past two years. I have been testing the thermal tolerance of two succulent plants: Dudleya and Sedum. I have been comparing the plants' usefulness in green roofs.

My Abstract from the LMU Research Symposium 2012

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Journal Entries and Assignments

OpenWetWare Links

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