Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Physiological mechanisms of animals and general principles revealed through application of comparative methods. Creative project lab to develop research skills. Prerequisites: (BI 112N or BI 212) and CH 122.

Physiological mechanisms of animals and general principles revealed through application of comparative methods. Creative project lab to develop research skills. Prerequisites: (BI 112N or BI 212) and CH 122.

Physiological mechanisms of animals and general principles revealed through application of comparative methods. Creative project lab to develop research skills. Prerequisites: (BI 112N or BI 212) and CH 122.

In this course, students will study the cellular anatomy of tissues of the body using stained, sectioned tissues and the light microscope. Four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue will first be examined. With an emphasis on structure and function, tissues from each system of the body will then be studied: endocrine, circulatory, lymphoid, digestive, respiratory, skin, urinary, reproductive, sensory, nervous and organs associated with the digestive system. Some pathology slides, including cancerous tissues, will also be examined. Students interested in health careers, anatomy or cell biology will find this course interesting. Pre-requisites 1) BI 112N: Cells & Genes OR BI 211: Cellular Processes; and 2) BI 212: Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Study the plants of Florida with an emphasis on plant taxonomy, field botany techniques, and local ecosystems. This course will integrate lectures with practical activities and hands-on field trips to local natural areas. Prerequisites: BI 111N, ES 270N, or MS 102N.

Examine problems such as species decline and endangerment, invasion by non-native species, habitat destruction and fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, and potential solutions, such as endangered species management, habitat restoration, ecosystem management. Prerequisite: ES 270N or BI 111N or MS 102N and any statistics course.

Internship FWC Marine Mammal

Selected topics and techniques from contemporary genetics and molecular biology research. Processing of clinical/environmental specimens, next-generation sequencing analysis, advanced probe-based imaging and microscopy. Prerequisite: BI 212.

Synthesis across the major areas of biology via close reading of the scientific literature, discussions, writing of a scientific review paper, oral presentations and a comprehensive examination. Required for both BA and BS. Seniors only. Prerequisites BI 212.