Finally, returning to their own voice, they write a short story or screenplay about their character. We will study this central quality of living things in three approaches. First, we will analyze the metabolic intricacies that characterize the sleep cycle and relate these to other cyclical occurrences. Finally, we will see how music, a product of every human culture, gives expression to our recognition that we are rhythmic organisms in a rhythmic biosphere. Activities planned include selected readings, discussion, lab exercises, tracking of bodily processes, listening to and analyzing a variety of music, telescope viewing and pertinent field trips.
Students help in posting a daily Web summary of the program.