It will include a discussion of ethics with respect to the environment. BIO 398 Thesis Research I - 2 hours This course involves undertaking a literative review in preparation for a research project. Students desiring a major in conservation management are required to complete an appropriate field experience. The field experience is designed to give students opportunities for growth through active participation. This course examines the method of classification of the plant kingdom, with special emphasis on the vascular plants and their taxonomic relations, including scientific nomenclature and representative collection of local flora.
Considerable time is spent in the field.
This course covers the basic principles underlying plant disease, including their causes, and their mechanisms of dissemination, pathogenicity and control. The course also will cover the disease cycle, the physiological effects of disease and the methods of plant defense against disease. BIO 442 Readings on Evolution - 2 hours This course provides a perspective on how scientists view evolutionary theory today by reading and discussing recently published books on the subject. An indepth study of the insects emphasizing anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution and taxonomy. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will conduct a literature review, prepare a major paper and give a presentation on a topic relevant to their major.