Statistical software packages will be used. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 454 and 554. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 455 and 555. CHEM 342 may be taken concurrently. An investigation of animal physiological adaptations to biotic and abiotic environmental factors.
Laboratory study emphasizes experimental methods utilized to examine adaptive mechanisms.
Credit may not be earned in both BIO 458 and 558. Functional relationships and productivity of freshwater communities are examined as they are affected by their physical, chemical and biotic environment. Organisms inhabiting lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, and estuaries are studied at the population, community and ecosystem levels. Credit may not be earned for both BIO 459 and 559. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 460 and 560.