Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Diversity of marine and freshwater plants, their relationship to each other and to their environment. A survey of all plant groups is included. Field trips. Prerequisite: MS 102N, BI 211, or BI 112N, and Sophomore standing.

Diversity of marine and freshwater plants, their relationship to each other and to their environment. A survey of all plant groups is included. Field trips. Prerequisite: MS 102N, BI 211, or BI 112N, and Sophomore standing.

Structural basis, evolutionary relationships, biological functions and environmental interactions of animal life in the seas, exploring the local area. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and Sophomore standing.

Structural basis, evolutionary relationships, biological functions and environmental interactions of animal life in the seas, exploring the local area. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and Sophomore standing.

Structural basis, evolutionary relationships, biological functions and environmental interactions of animal life in the seas, exploring the local area. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and Sophomore standing.

Internship

Microscopic-to-macroscopic scale structures in rocks, field observations of stress and strain. Oceanic and continental structures, theory of plate tectonics. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisite: MS 101N.

In-depth overview of marine mammals (whales, dolphins, manatees, seals, sea lions, etc.). Topics include marine mammal systematics, status, behavior, physiology, population dynamics, evolution, and management. Current periodical literature text readings are basis for discussions. Prerequisites: BI 111N, MS 102N, or ES 270N. Junior or Senior standing required.

Systematics, evolution, ecology, behavior, and anatomical and physiological adaptations of sharks and rays. Current scientific research, human impact, how populations can be managed. Prerequisites: BI 212 or BI 303 and Junior standing.