Physiology at cellular levels of organization: cell structure and function, enzyme action, cell energy transformations, cell regulatory processes, and cell differentiation.
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.
This course provides an accelerated, introductory exposure to the external anatomy and classification of insects sampled throughout the coastal plain of southeast Virginia.
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.
