Moodle at Eckerd College 2025-26 Academic Year

"Want to know more about the new form of digital money that has taken the world by storm? Better yet, want to design your own cryptocurrency? This course takes you through an economic analysis of cryptocurrencies, that culminates in you designing your own digital token! No prior knowledge of economics or cryptocurrencies is required for you to enjoy this course. We will evaluate if cryptocurrency is money, how it is utilized globally, and what parts of cryptocurrencies are useful when analyzing them.

The course is a mix of lectures, independent work, and group projects. In the lectures we will analyze cryptocurrencies, looking at various sources that range from personal stories with Bitcoin to academic articles addressing the use of cryptocurrencies. Through various projects students will analyze a particular cryptocurrency of their choosing, argue what cryptocurrencies should be classified as, and describe the use of cryptocurrencies in a particular country."

Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology and evolution and how they relate to the diversity, structure, and function of life on earth.

Introduction to the primary concepts of cell biology and the fundamentals of genetics as they relate to the diversity, structure, and function of organisms.

Biology of microorganisms; microbiological techniques, isolation and identification of unknown organisms. Prerequisite: (BI 111N, ES 270N or MS 102N) and (BI 112N or BI 211N)

Mendelian and transcription genetics from historical perspective. Experimental approach emphasized. Small lab groups participate in experimental design, and develop research skills in both classical genetic systems and molecular biology. The prerequisites: BI112N/BI114 or BI211 with a grade of C- or better.

Mendelian and transcription genetics from historical perspective. Experimental approach emphasized. Small lab groups participate in experimental design, and develop research skills in both classical genetic systems and molecular biology. The prerequisites: BI112N/BI114 or BI211 with a grade of C- or better.

General principles of evolutionary biology, and of population, community, and ecosystems ecology. Laboratory component includes field work in local terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Prerequisite: BI 212 and Junior or Senior standing.

General principles of evolutionary biology, and of population, community, and ecosystems ecology. Laboratory component includes field work in local terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Prerequisite: BI 212 and Junior or Senior standing.

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.