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BIOL 172: General Biology II

Continues BIOL 171. Includes anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals. Studies behavior, ecosystems, populations, and communities. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

BIOL 171, or consent. Articulation Code: DB

BIOL 172L: General Biology II Lab

Laboratory to accompany BIOL 172. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

BIOL 171, 171L, and 172 (or concurrent), or consent. Articulation Code: DY

BIOL 200: Coral Reefs

Introduces the biology, ecology, and geology of stony corals and the reef structures they build. Identifies the roles of other members of the coral reef community including algae, other invertebrates, and fishes. Explores the use of corals as resources and the impacts of human activities on coral reefs. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent. Articulation Code: HI DB

BIOL 200L: Coral Reefs Lab

Laboratory to accompany BIOL 200. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Co-Requisites:

BIOL 200. Articulation Code: DY

BIOL 282: Global Change

Introduces principal components of global change and explores the impacts on the environment. Focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of global change and Interrelationships to biological, physical, anthropological, economic, and political concepts. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 100 with grade C or better, or consent.

Recommended:

College science course. Articulation Code: DB

BIOL 331: Marine Mammal Biology

Provides an overview of marine mammal science, significance and roles of marine mammals in their ecosystems, and marine conservation issues. Covers current research topics in marine mammal science. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

Either BIOL 171 or ZOOL 200, and MATH 115, both with grade C or better, or consent. Articulation Code: DB

BIOL 331L: Marine Mammal Biology Lab

Introduces current field and laboratory techniques and equipment used to collect and analyze data on marine mammal population structure and dynamics. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

BIOL 331 (or concurrent). Articulation Code: DY

BIOL 424: Protected Species Management

Examines policy and management issues related to protected species. Explores methods for monitoring and estimating population sizes. Provides opportunities for students to assist agencies with monitoring and assessment activities. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 30 Teaching Equivalent: 2.00

Prerequisites:

BIOL 171 and ZOOL 200/L, all with grade C or better, or consent.

Recommended:

ENG 225, and MATH 115. Articulation Code: DB

BIOL 424L: Protected Species Management Lab

Laboratory to accompany BIOL 424. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

BIOL 171 and ZOOL 200/L, all with grade C or better, or consent.

Co-Requisites:

BIOL 424

Recommended:

ENG 225, and MATH 115. Articulation Code: DY

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