ENVS-102 Seminar in Environmental Issues (1 ch)
This seminar for beginning environmental studies majors introduces students to the domain of environmental science as a discipline. The scientific, economic, and social issues underlying major environmental problems arepresented through faculty and guest speakers, readings, and discussions. Usually offered every term.

BIO-697 Research Methodology in Biology (3 ch)
Basic scientific research skills necessary for experimental design, data analysis, literature critiques, and disseminating results. Includes techniques for literature research, scientific writing including thesis proposal preparation, the use of statistical packages, and the preparation of an oral presentation for a thesis defense, seminar, or professional meeting. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: graduate standing in biology.

ENVS-102 Seminar in Environmental Issues (1 ch)
This seminar for beginning environmental studies majors introduces students to the domain of environmental science as a discipline. The scientific, economic, and social issues underlying major environmental problems arepresented through faculty and guest speakers, readings, and discussions. Usually offered every term.

ENVS-104 Issues in Marine Science I (1 ch)
This course for students entering the marine science program is an introduction to major issues in marine science. The course helps students develop critical understanding of the scientific process through readings on current issues in marine science, discussions, and interaction with guest speakers. Usually offered every fall.

ENVS-396 Special Topics: Natural History of the Florida Keys (1 ch)
This course will examine the natural history of the everglades and the coral reefs of Florida. The core of this course is a mandatory week-long field trip to the Florida Keys over spring break (additional fees will apply). Enrollment in this course will be limited.

ENVS/BIO-596 Special Topics: Ecology of Infectious Diseases (3 ch)
This course will examine the role of diseases in human and natural populations. We will cover the nature of host pathogen interactions, epidemiology, and how diseases have affected development of human societies.

BIO-100 Great Experiments in Biology (4 ch)
Biology of marine organisms from a global perspective. Influence of geology, geography, currents, tides, waves, winds, salinity, and other parameters on the distribution of marine organisms. Plankton, nekton, infauna, epifauna, rocky shores, coral reefs, estuarines, beaches, and other environments. Marine ecology. Exercises using living and preserved marine invertebrates and fishes. Weekend field trips may be required. Prerequisite: BIO-210 or BIO-240, and permission of the instructor

BIO-210 General Biology II (4 ch)
An exploration of the origins of planet Earth and life. Emphasis on the organismal and higher levels of biological organization. The diversity of life through a survey of the three domains, various kingdoms and their phylogenetic relationships. The form and function of plants and animals. A consideration of the interrelationships between organisms and environment. The laboratory component explores the diversity of life at the organismal and higher levels of biological organization. Studies include form and function of plants and animals, dissection of the rat, and selected systems. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: BIO-110. Note: this course is recommended for science majors, or pre-medical or honors students only.

BIO-240 Oceanography (3 ch)
The study of the sea from a global perspective. Emphasis on chemical and physical oceanography as it affects life in the seas and the world economies. Includes origin of the oceans, basic navigation, marine geography, plate tectonics, heat budgets, climatology, meteorology, winds, currents, waves, tides, productivity, and fisheries. Prerequisite for General Education credit: BIO-100G or BIO-110G or CHEM-100G or CHEM- 110G or PHYS-100G or PHYS-105G or PHYS-110G.

BIO-340 Marine Biology (3 ch)
Biology of marine organisms from a global perspective. Influence of geology, geography, currents, tides, waves, winds, salinity, and other parameters on the distribution of marine organisms. Plankton, nekton, infauna, epifauna, rocky shores, coral reefs, estuarines, beaches, and other environments. Marine ecology. Exercises using living and preserved marine invertebrates and fishes. Weekend field trips may be required. Prerequisite: BIO-210 or BIO-240, and permission of the instructor.

BIO-563 Terrestrial Field Methods (3 ch)
Biological, chemical, and physical analysis of terrestrial habitats of the Eastern deciduous forest. Students participate in several weekend field trips to conduct group projects and learn skills for geographic survey of terrain using GPS, chemical and physical examinations of soil quality, field sampling techniques of flora and fauna, taxonomic identification of forest flora and fauna, and statistical data analysis and presentation of results. Usually offered alternate falls (even years). Prerequisite: BIO-423 and MATH-221 or STAT-202, or graduate standing in biology or environmental science, or permission of instructor.

BIO-697 Research Methodology in Biology (3 ch)
Basic scientific research skills necessary for experimental design, data analysis, literature critiques, and disseminating results. Includes techniques for literature research, scientific writing including thesis proposal preparation, the use of statistical packages, and the preparation of an oral presentation for a thesis defense, seminar, or professional meeting. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: graduate standing in biology.