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4.00 Credits
This course examines various aspects of the global marine ecosystems and their importance both regionally and globally. It will cover such topics as the oceans productivity, population biology of marine species, and the ecology of special marine communities such as the rocky shore and the coral reef. Students will learn about aquaculture and management practices, as well as effects of over exploitation and the future of the world's oceans. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
A study of the ecology, management, and conservation of plant species and forest ecosystems. Focus on ecological principles and their application to sustaining biological diversity in exploited and pristine habitats. Field work and examples will emphasize Maine forests and controversies. Field trips, writing, oral presentations, and group and independent inquiry are required. Overnight weekend field trip possible. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170 or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course provides experiential learning of the biotic and abiotic factors that govern tropical island ecosystems (coral reefs, grass beds, mangroves, dry Antillean scrub and moist mature forests) found on a typical Caribbean tropical island (St. John, USVI). Concepts addressed include: biodiversity, adaptation and co-evolution, and energy flow in these systems. All students will participate in a collaborative research project with island fauna and daily lessons on island ecology. Students will also learn about the cultural history of the West Indies and contemporary human-caused environmental problems associated with island development. Intensive field work includes daily snorkeling and strenuous hiking to field locations. Assessments will include a field journal, pre-and post course examinations covering course text (and ancillary text), on-site lessons, and assigned technical papers, and the submission of a formal technical manuscript describing the results of field research. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160, BIO 170, and permission of instructor. May Term or Winter Term. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
A study of the major physiological processes in animals, stressing feedback and homeostasis, structure dictating function, and genetic control. Physical and chemical concepts such as bioenergetics and enzyme function are covered. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170 and CHY 141/142; BIO 251 recommended. Every two years. Credit: 4
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3.00 Credits
Biotechnology
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4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes microbial genetics and physiology, and the complex interrelationship of pathogen and host. Sub-topics covered include bacteriology, virology, immunology, medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and molecular breeding. The laboratory experience is project-based, and requires students to design and carry out a small-scale research project. Prerequisite(s): BIO 251, BIO 252, and CHY 241: junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Designed to examine the nature and global patterns of biological diversity, the complex factors that have resulted in recent losses in biodiversity and ecosystem decay, the ecological ramifications of this most devastating event in the existence of the human species. Lectures, presentations by professionals in other fields, readings, discussion sessions, student participation in regional conservation efforts, diversity analysis, and ecological modeling of perturbed systems will all be used to encourage critical thinking about biodiversity issues and provide students with hands on applications in the science of conservation. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170. Every three years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Designed to give students an appreciation of both the diversity and the uniformity of structure among vertebrates. Includes laboratory study of skeletal, muscular and organ systems of representative vertebrates. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170. Every three years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Fundamental principles of vertebrate development, including growth, functional differentiation, and morphogenesis. Laboratory study emphasizes comparative embryology of representative vertebrates. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170. Every three years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The interrelationships of living organisms with biotic and abiotic environment considered from an evolutionary perspective. Emphasis is placed on scientific inquiry and critical consideration of ecological processes. Three hours of lectures, one three-hour in-class lab, at least three hours of additional lab work per week, and significant time investment in statistical analysis, graphics, computer modeling, and report preparation. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and BIO 170 and junior or senior standing. Every fall. Credit: 4
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