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1.00 Credits
Concepts of ecosystem ecology within the ethical, social and political context context of current environmental policy issues. Lectures, discussions and class activities examine environmental policy issues, linkage between ecosystem science and political issues. Prerequisites: Biology 110L or 116 or other course in ecology or Environment 49S, or by permission. Instructor: Bernhardt
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Cities turn natural lands into impervious surfaces, like roofs and parking lots, while trees, forests, and grass decrease. Course covers urban environmental issues, including energy and carbon, air, heat, and water pollution, the health and welfare of people, and changes in other species and regional/global climatic patterns. Examines costs/benefits of urban nature on solving urban environmental problems, including enhancing the social welfare of people's lives. Instructor: Wilson
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Policy and policy-making concerning the coastal marine environment. History of marine-related organizations, legislation, and issues and their effects on local, regional, national, and international arenas. Use of theoretical and methodological perspectives, including political science, sociology, and economics. (Given at Beaufort.) Instructor: Orbach
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1.00 - 1.50 Credits
Structure, function, and development of invertebrates collected from estuarine and marine habitats. Not open to students who have taken Biology 274L. One course (fall, spring, and Summer Term II); one and one-half courses (Summer Term I). (Given at Beaufort fall, spring, and summer.) Prerequisite: AP Biology or introductory biology or consent of instructor. Instructor: Kirby-Smith or staff
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1.00 Credits
Comparison of mammalian conservation in marine and terrestrial environments. Lecture topics include introduction to ecology and conservation, current hot topics in conservation, methods and tools used in conservation research and practice, challenges and opportunities in mammalian conservation, and social conflicts that may be encountered. Students will communicate fundamental principles of conservation and field research methodology to 8th graders and reflect on the role of community outreach in conservation. Multiple field trips with 8th graders required. (Given at Beaufort.) Prerequisite: introductory biology. Instructor: Burns and Soldevilla
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Overview of the bony and cartilaginous fishes, including their taxonomy, anatomy, functional morphology, and physiology. Aspects of their relationship with humans, specifically how fish biology and life history affect this relationship. Lectures and discussion of current scientific literature, and field/lab experiences to explore and collect data on local fish populations. Quantitative genetic techniques to explore fish population and community structure. (Given at Beaufort.) Prerequisite: AP Biology or introductory biology or consent of instructor. Instructor: Nowacek
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1.00 Credits
Integrated scientific background for the impact of humans on the natural environment. Topics covered include greenhouse gases and climate, local and regional ozone pollution, long-range pollution transport, acid rain, atmospheric particulate matter pollution, and stratospheric ozone depletion. Pre-requisites: Chemistry 31L
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1.00 Credits
Content to be determined each semester. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
Same as Environ 181, taught as seminar. Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
Content to be determined each semester. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff
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