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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course will examine animal behavior from a biological and empirical viewpoint, with an emphasis on behavioral adaptations of animals to their environment. Orientation, migration, rhythms, communication, territoriality, social and courtship behaviors will be considered within the context of ecology and evolution. Credit for both BLY 450 and BLY 550 is not allowed.
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4.00 Credits
A study of marine vertebrates with emphasis on fishes; their systematics, zoogeography, and ecology. Students will have an opportunity to assemble a collection of vertebrate species. Course offered only through Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium. Credit for both BLY 551 and BLY 451 is not allowed.
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4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes form, function, classification, behavior, taxonomy and evolution of insects. In addition, the student is required to make an insect collection of adult and immature insects. Taught every second semester.
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4.00 Credits
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of marine invertebrates and vertebrates. Topics include resting and action potentials, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, sensory transduction, muscle innervation, sensorimotor transformations, and the neurophysiological basis of behavior. Credit for BLY 566 and 466 is not allowed.
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4.00 Credits
Ecology and evolution of coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove communities. An additional assessment will cover transportation, meals, and lodging for a one-week field trip Andros Island, Bahamas. Updated information at www.disl.org. Prerequisite: BLY 325, Ecology. Credit for BLY 568 and BLY 468 is not allowed.
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4.00 Credits
A field course that emphasizes the ecology, evolution, natural history, characteristics, structure, function, geographic distribution, behavior, and systematics of amphibians and reptiles. Course includes structured writing assignments and focuses on good writing skills and forms. Laboratory and field work emphasize identification of specimens by name, habitat, and characteristics. Some field activities will occur at times other than the scheduled laboratory hours. Oral classroom presentations required.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the natural history, systematics and morphology of marine invertebrates. Credit for both BLY 571 and BLY 471 is not allowed.
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4.00 Credits
The ecological and evolutionary significance of animal behaviors in the marine environment. Exercises will include analysis of data collected from laboratory and field experiments. Statistics recommended. Credit for BLY 572 and BLY 472 is not allowed.
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3.00 Credits
A descriptive study of the oceanology of the Gulf of Mexico, and adjacent waters, including coastal zone, continental shelf, and deep ocean.
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4.00 Credits
Their relationship of marine organisms to their environment. Credit for both BLY 575 and BLY 475 is not allowed.
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