BIO 109 - Natural History of The Casco Bay Bioregion

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This course brings together the various disciplines of biology, botany, zoology, ecology, geology, hydrology, and oceanography to study the biodiversity of the Casco Bay area. Students will gain field and laboratory experience as naturalists in the identifiaction, taxonomy and natural history of selected plants, animals, fungi and ecosystems common in this bioregion. Ecological relationships are explored, and concepts such as evolution are examined. The importance of appreciating and conserviing our local biodiversity is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MAT 020

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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