UHON 1133: Inquiry in Natural Science
An introduction to inquiry into questions and problems in the natural sciences. (Honors course for Non-majors)
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BIOL 1230: Environmental Biology
A consideration of environmental issues and ecological processes including interspecific interactions, community dynamics, biodiversity, and the major biomes of the world. Human impact on earth, population growth, conservation, energy production, food production, and pollution will be related to those basic ecological processes.
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BIOL 2108L: Principles of Biology II Lab
Laboratory survey of the diversity and basic biology of viruses,
bacteria, protista, fungi, plants, and animals. Emphasis will be placed
on recognition of the major groups of organisms and understanding of
the relationship between structure, function and organismal success.
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BIOL 2320H: Honors Research Methods
Provides Departmental Honors in Biology students an overview of basic research methods, experimental design, visual presentation and analysis of biological information in diversity of biology sub-disciplines. This course provides the foundation for understanding the analyses typically presented in biological publications as well as the precepts necessary to plan a research project effectively.
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BIOL 3133: Evolution and Ecology
An introduction to major principles of genetics, evolution, and ecology.
This course covers the origin of maintenance of genetic variation
(Mendelian and population genetics), genetic change in populations over
time (microevolutionary processes of selection, drift, and gene flow),
and taxonomic diversification (macroevolutionary process of speciation).
Students will see how this evolution and diversification are shaped by
ecological interactions between organisms and their biotic environment.
These ecological interactions will be studied at the population,
community, and ecosystem levels.
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BIOL 4540: Principles of Ecology
Reviews basic ecological principles and current hypotheses relevant to biological organisms from the level of the population to ecosystems. Application of mathematical models to biological processes is emphasized.
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BIOL 5542: Aquatic Ecology
This is an advanced course designed to familiarize students with the ecology of freshwater ecosystems, including field and laboratory techniques, current theory regarding structure and function, important areas of research, and applied issues regarding conservation and management. The course covers the biological and physiochemical factors that affect common organisms found in local aquatic ecosystems, including streams, rivers, and wetlands.
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BIOL 5570: Stream Ecology
This is an advanced course designed to familiarize students with the ecology of rivers, stream, and associated ecosystem processes, including sampling techniques, current theory regarding structure and function, important areas of research, and applied issues regarding conservation and management.
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BIOL 7531: Graduate Research Methods
This graduate course familiarizes students with methods and tools for searching scientific literature, critically evaluating published research, understanding the regulatory and ethical frameworks that affect research in the biological sciences, and communicating the design and results of their research verbally and in writing.
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BIOL 7233: Applied Ecology
This graduate course covers modern biological theory and technologies used to address applied questions related to conservation, restoration and environmental management. Emphasis will be on examining applicable, underlying theory with contemporary techniques and technologies to better understand and investigate solutions for relevant biological issues.
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BIOL 7610: Foundations of Ecology (Graduate Seminar)
This graduate seminar familiarizes students with classic literature that has made a substantial contribution to our thinking of ecological processes. Seminar sessions will cover a diverse selection of topics including the conceptual history of ecology as a science.
Dr. Checo's next section: Fall 2023
Dr. Checo's next section: Fall 2023
BIOL 7610: Ecology of Southeastern US Rivers (Graduate Seminar)
This graduate seminar is designed to familiarize students with the ecology of rivers in the Southeastern US with emphasis on the SE Coastal Plain and some of Georgia’s major river basins. The seminar will include discussions of current theory regarding structure and function, important areas of research, and applied issues regarding conservation and management of rivers in the region. The seminar will be primarily student-centered and consists of a mixture of student presentations and group discussions.
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