Physiology at cellular levels of organization: cell structure and function, enzyme action, cell energy transformations, cell regulatory processes, and cell differentiation.
Students observe, photograph, and study bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Class presentation include food, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of dolphins. Study includes boat excursions on the Chesapeake Bay.
The biology of birds including anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, identification, and conservation. The Lab focuses on the identification of birds using both ocular and acoustic characters.
Students learn to recognize Virginia’s mammals and gain an understanding of global mammalian diversity and systematics. We investigate the role of mammals in natural and urban systems and discuss the conservation of this important taxonomic group.
Entomology provides a general introduction to the science of entomology. The course surveys all orders of insects, their biology and behavior, the importance of insects, their effects on human history and culture, and insect control programs in agriculture.
Interactions of physical, chemical and biological properties in natural and degraded freshwater ecosystems. Field and laboratory exercises in local lakes and streams apply principles from lecture.
