Advanced Courses in Ecology
These diverse courses emphasize understanding the relationships between living organisms. 

 

Course

Title

Credits

Professor

Description

Bi312

Animal Behavior

4

Dr. Haberman

A consideration of the basic problems in animal behavior, including ecological adaptations of behavioral patterns, mechanisms underlying behavior, social behavior and the nature and organization of animal societies. Three lectures, one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites:  Bio101-3 or 211-3 series.

Bi326

Vertebrate Natural History

4

Dr. LeMaster

The classification, behavior, life history, and ecology of vertebrate animals that occur in Oregon. Groups included are the fresh water fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Laboratory will emphasize identification and field studies. Two lectures, one 3-hour laboratory, and required field trips (two on Saturdays, one over a weekend).  Prerequisites:  Bio101-3 or 211-3.

Bi361

Marine Biology

4

Dr. Haberman

A survey of the plants and animals of the marine environment. Some attention devoted to the anatomies, life histories, adaptations and classification of representative species. Also included are interactions among these species and physical factors that effect these interactions. Man's impact on the marine environment and its resources is considered. Laboratory time is divided between field trips, identification of specimens, and a study of their behavior and ecological interrelationships. Two lectures, two 3-hour laboratory periods with two day-long Saturday trips substituting for some of the regularly scheduled laboratory periods. Prerequisites:  Bio101-3 or 211-3.

Bi370

Environmental Science

4

Dr. LeMaster

The study of how humans interact with their environment and the effects of the environment on human society. Topics include basic ecological principles, human population growth, environmental health, air and water pollution, ecosystem change and global impacts. Does not substitute for Bi 357 (Ecology) in the Biology Major Program. Three hours lecture and one three hour laboratory including field work. Prerequisites: Bi 101 or Bi211.