| Biol
526 |
Ichthyology.
(3)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 526L) Morphology,
classification, evolution and distribution of fishes with emphasis on
South Carolina marine and freshwater species. |
| Biol
526L |
Ichthyology Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 526) Laboratory
and field exercises emphasizing the topics covered in Biology 526. Students
will be required to make and turn in a collection of preserved fish
specimens. |
| Biol
536 |
Animal Behavior.
(3)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 536L) Study of the
historical and modern developments in the study of animal behavior and
emphasizes the evolutionary, ecological, physiological determinants
of behavior. |
| Biol
536L |
Animal Behavior Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 536) This lab
course gives students the opportunity to further their knowledge of
animal behavior through hands-on field and laboratory-based exercises. |
| Biol
542 |
Advanced Genetics.
(3) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 542L) The molecular
processes of genetic change within genomes, individuals, and populations
over both short and long time-scales. Students will read current research
in evolutionary genetics to better appreciate the benefits and detriments
of genetic change in domesticated and natural populations of organisms. |
| Biol
542L |
Advanced Genetics Laboratory.
(1)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 542) Laboratory exercises
to accompany Biology 542. |
| Biol
551 |
Molecular Techniques.
(4)
A research-based practicum on techniques of DNA analysis. Laboratory
exercises serve as an introduction to DNA purification, quantitation
and sequencing, PCR, gel electrophoresis, enzyme digestion and cloning. |
| Biol
555 |
Marine Botany.
(3) (Coreq: Biology 555L) Field course in marine flora with emphasis
on ecology and functional morphology. Work will stress the roles of
marine bacteria, fungi, algae, and angiosperms in coastal marine communities. |
| Biol
555L |
Marine Botany Laboratory.
(1)
(Coreq: Biology 555) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles
presented in lecture. |
| Biol
561 |
Ornithology.
(3)
(Coreq: Biology 561L) The study of birds with emphasis on morphological
and behavioral adaptations exhibited by birds in response to their environment.
Laboratory exercises introduce the student to the diversity of birds
with emphasis on the avifauna of North America. Topics include field
identification of species, morphological and behavioral adaptations
for feeding and locomotion, bird assemblages of the southeastern United
States, and censusing procedures for estimating population densities. |
| Biol
561L |
Ornithology Laboratory.
(1) (Coreq: Biology 561) Field experience and exercises to accompany
Biology 561. |
| Biol
570 |
Principles of Ecology.
(3)
(Coreq: Biology 571L) Selected ecology topics emphasizing research literature.
Three lecture credits and three laboratory hours per week. |
| Biol
571L |
Principles of Ecology Lab.
(1)
(Coreq: Biology 571) Exercises to accompany Biology 571. |
| Biol
581 |
Freshwater Ecology.
(3) (Prereq: Biology 370 or permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology
581L) Interactions of physical, chemical, and Biological properties
of freshwater ecosystems (i.e., groundwater, wetlands, lakes, and streams).
Three lecture hours per week. |
| Biol
581L |
Freshwater Ecology Laboratory.
(1)
(Prereq: Biology 370 or permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 581)
Laboratory and field exercise devoted to understanding the interactions
of physical, chemical, and Biological properties of freshwater ecosystems.
Three laboratory hours per week. |
| Biol
584 |
Conservation Ecology.
(3)
(Coreq: Biology 584L) A comprehensive framework of conservation ecology.
Students that successfully complete this course will learn the techniques
used to study biodiversity and become familiar with the framework used
to address problems in conservation Biology. |
| Biol
584L |
Conservation Ecology Laboratory.
(1) (Coreq: Biology 584) This lab course gives students the opportunity
to further their knowledge of conservation Biology through hands-on,
field and laboratory-based exercises. |
| Biol
585 |
Vertebrate Zoology.
(3)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 585L) The classification
and natural history of vertebrates with additional emphasis on adaptive
features in the functional morphology and ethology of animals. |
| Biol
585L |
Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 585) Laboratory
and field experiences emphasizing the topics covered in Biology 585.
Laboratories will be centered around field observations of local vertebrates
and may include field trips at “unusual” times – nights, early
mornings and weekends. |
| Biol
588 |
Wetland Plant Ecology.
(3)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 588L) An introduction
to wetland types, wetland processes, and wetland management. Types of
wetlands covered will include tidal freshwater, tidal
saltwater, mangroves, interior freshwater, bogs, swamps, and riparian.
Processes covered include hydrology, biogeochemistry, and Biological
adaptation. Wetland management topics include wetland definitions, classification,
evaluation, manipulation, creation, and protection. |
| Biol
588L |
Wetland Plant Ecology Laboratory.
(1)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 588) Applications
of principles and techniques used in the study of wetland plants and
their ecology, both in the lab and in the field. |
| Biol
598 |
Special Topics in Biology.
(1-4)
In depth investigation of specific topics and scientific methods not
generally available in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit under
different topics. |
| Biol
776 |
Animals of South Carolina.
(4) Lecture-laboratory-field course. Introduction to the major forms
of animal life in their native habitats. |
| Biol
778 |
Wetland Ecology for Teachers.
(3)
(Coreq: Biology 778L) A course designed to increase general knowledge
of wetland habitats, introduce the possibilities of exploring wetlands
in teaching, critique and adapt available laboratory and field activities,
and develop original classroom teaching modules. |
| Biol
778L |
Wetland Ecology for Teacher Laboratory.
(1) (Coreq: Biology 778) Laboratory
and field experiences emphasizing the topics covered in Biology 778. |
