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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the major ecological concepts of energy flow, community and population structure, nutrient cycling, competition, and predation demonstrated through the study of selected ecosystems. The influence of geological processes in New England on soil formation and community structure is studied in lectures and field trips. Students are introduced to sampling techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis of data through field trips to local aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112, MAT 102 (may be taken concurrently), or equivalents. 4 Cr
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth investigation into the mechanisms of heredity. The course builds strong foundations in Mendelian and molecular genetics. Topics covered include probability, pedigree analysis, the molecular biology of the gene, gene expression, mechanisms of mutation, and population's genetics. The laboratory portion of the course includes common organismal and molecular techniques used in whole organism genetic analysis and molecular biology. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112, CHY 101, CHY 102, MAT 102, or equivalents. (CHY 221 and MAT 215 recommended.) 4 Cr
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to allow students to assimilate the multiple aspects of independent research in a group setting. There are six primary components of the course: 1) review of primary literature pertinent to the project, 2) presentations by invited experts in the field, 3) discussion of stakeholder perspectives and options for effective communication of data, 4) training and education on new technologies and techniques, 5) student presentations (data presentation and summar will be required) and 6) open discussion and trouble-shooting of individual research projects. The specific research topics addressed will change as the focus of the various research projects changes. This course can be taken multiple times. Co-requisites: Participation in a research project, such as Senior Thesis in Biological Research (BIO 404, BIO 405, BIO 406), an Independent Study research project, or permission of instructor. 1 Cr
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3.00 Credits
A course whose subject matter may come from any of a variety of topics in Biology. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics or at different levels. A lab may be included as part of the course. 1-4 Cr
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course allows students to experience a wide range of topics in marine aquaculture through numerous approaches including classroom seminars where topics may range from the history of mariculture in the U.S. to the biology and culture of salmonids, bivalves, or crustaceans. Additional options for students include hands-on activities involving culturing organisms in UMM's aquaculture research laboratory or attending outside seminars or conferences that involve the culture of marine organisms. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. May be offered pass/fail at instructor's option. Prerequisite: permission of marine biologists. 2-4 Cr
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2.00 Credits
The biology, ecology, and systematics of fresh and saltwater fish are studied through lectures, laboratories, and discussion of primary literature. Students develop skills in aging, identification, fisheries management, and aquaculture during laboratory and field trips. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or equivalent. 4 Cr
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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the most common and widely used experimental designs to generate biological data for both continuous and categorical variables. The emphasis will be on how to: 1) design resource-appropriate sampling programs; 2) avoid mistakes that make analyzing data difficult; and, 3) properly analyze data. Statistical methods such as analysis of variance, linear and non-linear regression, analysis of covariance, analysis of frequencies, and an introduction to multivariate analysis will be presented. Prerequisite: MAT 215. 4 Cr
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3.00 Credits
A study of the vertebrate animals exploring how the basic vertebrate pattern has been modified into the wondrous diversity of form and function found in the living vertebrates. Anatomical and physiological systems are studied on a comparative basis with an emphasis on the adaptive strategies employed by different vertebrates to cope with their unique environments. The interactions between individual systems of the animal body in maintaining homeostasis is also stressed. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIO 111, CHY 102. (CHY 221 and PHY 112 recommended.) 5 Cr
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2.00 Credits
A course that introduces students to topics in marine aquaculture, primarily mariculture in Maine. Topics include the history of mariculture in the state, water quality parameters, culture systems, life histories and ecology, public vs. private mariculture, feeding and nutrition, diseases within culture systems, and mariculture economics. UMM's mariculture facility is used to culture algae, shellfish, and finfish. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 206, or permission of instructor. 4 Cr
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a general introduction to plant population and community ecology. Among the topics considered are the development and dynamics of plant community structure; plant population demography; species interactions; effects of disturbance on population and community structure and dynamics. Prerequisite: BIO 245. Offered fall semesters of even-numbered years. 4 Cr
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