Faculty: Scott Heckathorn, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology
Ph.D., M.S., University of Illinois 1995
B.S., Wichita State University
Research and Teaching Interests
- Climate change (heat stress, CO2, nitrogen, drought) and photosynthesis and nutrient uptake/assimilation/content;
- Nutrient deficiency and toxicity;
- Nutrient-uptake proteins in roots;
- Effects of algal toxins on plants.
419.530.4328 | scott.heckathorn@utoledo.edu
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Research
My research interests are in plant and algal, ecological and stress physiology, especially impacts of global environmental change on plant nutrient relations and photosynthesis. Most of my recent and current research is focused on:
- Climate change (heat stress, CO2, nitrogen, drought) and photosynthesis and nutrient uptake/assimilation/content;
- Nutrient deficiency and toxicity;
- Nutrient-uptake proteins in roots;
- Effects of algal toxins on plants.
Courses
- EEES 2150 BIODIVERSITY [3 hours] Examination of the diversity of life on earth and its evolution, systematics and behavior; the structure of ecosystems, and concepts of population and community ecology.
- EEES 2600 TECHNIQUES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES [3 hours] A “hands-on” active-learning lab-based course exploring a range of commonly-used analytical techniques used in environmental sciences, as well many other fields. The techniques covered include: nutrient analysis, gas exchange, growth analysis, electrophoresis, immuno-detection techniques such as ELISA, and metabolite analysis.
- EEES 3810 SCIENCE of GARDENING [3 hours] This course explores the science underlying gardening, and it is designed to foster understanding of basic scientific knowledge and the scientific process, as well as the practical application of science. The course focuses on how plants are affected by their biotic and abiotic environment, especially light, water, temperature, nutrients, soil, and enemies and partners.