Fall 2019
BIOL 310
ECOLOGY
(Fall 2019)
Introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environment. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 or 212 or 213. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
BIOL 401
WETLAND ECOLOGY
(Fall 2019)
Study of relationships between environmental features and the structure and function of wetland types. Emphasizes hydrology, chemistry and plant species distribution and examines effects of disturbance on wetland ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 and 310. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
BIOL 415
RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
(Fall 2019)
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.
BIOL 500
WETLAND ECOLOGY
(Fall 2019)
Study of relationships between environmental features and the structure and function of wetland types. Emphasizes hydrology, chemistry and plant species distribution and examines effects of disturbance on wetland ecosystems. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Spring 2020
BIOL 310
ECOLOGY
(Spring 2020)
Introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environment. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 or 212 or 213. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
BIOL 415
RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
(Spring 2020)
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.
BIOL 416
RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
(Spring 2020)
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.
BIOL 420
READINGS IN BIOLOGY
(Spring 2020)
Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology, permission of instructor.
