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4.00 Credits
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0.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course offers a comprehensive view of the biology and taxonomy of early life stages of fishes. These stages, including pelagic eggs, larvae and newly-transformed juveniles, are abundant and diverse components of aquatic ecosystems. Their small size, dynamic growth and mortality rates, and dependence on ambient environmental factors, including ocean physics, make these stages vulnerable to variability in climate and to stresses of anthropogenic origin. Level of reproductive success in teleosts, termed recruitment, is highly variable and largely dependent on variability in survival of these early life stages. Knowledge of their morphological development contributes to studies of phylogenetic relationships. Ontogenetic data serve to clarify the complex systematics of teleost fishes, the most diverse and largest class of vertebrates. Early life stages often have specialized adaptations to insure survival in stressful habitats. In the laboratory, larvae of 130 families of teleostean fishes are examined and characters useful in identification are presented.This is a graduate-level course for students with and interest in fish ecology, fisheries science, icthyology and biological oceanography. It is presumed that students will have some experience and background in those disciplines. Prerequisites include and undergraduate degree in biological discipline; permission of instructors is required to be admitted to the course.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
This course is for post-baccalaureate students who wish to undertake directed research toward their MS degree. The project topic will be negotiated to meet the interests of both the student and instructor.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Students will work on an internship or in a research lab with a mentor in the faculty
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12.00 Credits
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1.00 Credits
This bi-weekly course is designed to introduce students to biological research and to bring research interested (field- and laboratory-based research) undergraduates together with graduate students from UNE and the surrounding region into a discussion-based seminar format. Specifically, the course focuses on organizing, running and evaluating a student-led Regional conference. The course is aimed at undergraduate, research active students, as well as graduate students. Undergraduate and graduate students present research findings, describe difficulties encountered in research and offer first-hand experiences and knowledge in a relaxed peer-to-peer environment. The graduate students will lead discussions. Student expectations will include various project assignments, oral and written activities and literature readings. All discussions and activities will be organized and led by graduate students but remain under the supervision of UNE faculty.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the structure and function of the human peripheral and central nervous systems, including vascular components and special senses. Students are expected to develop a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills of nervous systems as a background to their clinical practice. Neurological control of movement and musculature is emphasized. Laboratory skills include mastery of anatomical models, gross specimens and diagnostic images including anatomical features of the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. This graduate course reinforces concepts discussed in lecture. The student will apply knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system to the analysis of clinical case histories. Further requirements include a 20 page research essay on a topic in Neuroscience and a 30 minute oral presentation of this essay at a research symposium at the end of the semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the changes in cellular and systemic physiology that occur in prevalent or important medical conditions. At the cellular level we will cover the responses to tissue injury, abnormal cell growth and the immune system. From there we investigate the physiological basis of problems associated with most of the major organ systems. In each case we discuss the effect upon whole body homeostasis. The primary teaching method will be multi media lecture and student directed discussions of specific pathophysiological mechanisms applicable to clinical case studies and in-class assignments.
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3.00 Credits
This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in marine biology . Topics can include new areas of marine biology such as: threatened and endangered marine mammals and marine resource ecology. Additional work is required for Graduate level students. Graduate level standing required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
Marine Mammal Policy: In this course marine mammals, particularly threatened and endangered species, are used as case studies to study legislation designed to protect them. We will examine the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Recovery Plans, and other governmental efforts to protect species in jeopardy. We will also evaluate whether or not these efforts have succeeded in improving population numbers for these species. Current controversies concerning marine mammals such as noise in the ocean will be investigated, and several experts in the field will discuss these issues with the class. Participation in class discussions and student presentations are required in this class.
Deep Sea Biology:This course will investigate the unique biology associated with life in the deep oceans. Specific themes will vary depending on student-generated interests but may include: physiology and ecology of bioluminescence, pressure effects, chemosensory and mechanosensory adaptations, evolutionary questions, specialized fauna (chemosynthesis-based communities), problems of reproduction, metabolism, collection, identification and systematics. Students will be expected to develop presentations on topic areas of their own choosing. The instructor will provide background lectures and highlight topic areas suitable for developing student-lead discussions.
Behav Ecology and Marine Conservation: Extinctions due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, and the introduction of non-native species are occurring at an increasing pace all over the globe. The study of behavioral ecology is an important component in determining the cause of species decline. Even closely related species react dissimilarly to disturbances, changes in habitat and prey species. Some prosper while others decline. Knowing how species interact behaviorally with their environment is a key to understanding how they might be best conserved. In addition, knowing how the impact of humans can be reduced through modifying human behavior is an important component of conservation studies. The marine environment presents a unique set of challenges to conservation biologists, and emphasis will be on marine species. Students in this course will consider the use of behavioral ecology in solving conservation problems through the study of case studies. Students will be required to participate in seminar discussions and to present independent analyses to the class.
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