Includes laboratory experiences. Principles of nomenclature and classification of vascular plants, survey of plant families, and identification and field study of the local flora. Includes laboratory experiences. Evolution and Ecology. A multidisciplinary study focusing on forces operating at the population level.
Emphasis is on microevolution, population genetics, population ecology, convolution, and adaptation.
Formal presentation of material on selected topics in the biological sciences or related areas. Marine Science for Teachers. Ecological principles of aquatic ecology with emphasis on the various aquatic systems found in coastal Louisiana. The life cycles, harvesting techniques and importance of commercial aquatic species found in coastal Louisiana. One or two mandatory weekend field trips required as part of the laboratory component.