Ecology and Evolution

Select one of the following courses:

BY 407 Microbial Ecology
Microorganisms in nature; interactions with each other and with environment.
Prerequisites: BY 271
Credit Hours: 3

BY 429 Evolution
Introduction to the study of evolutionary processes.
Prerequisites: BY 210
Credit Hours: 3

BY 430 Evolution- Capstone Experience
Introduction to the study of evolutionary processes.  Students that enroll in this class as

their capstone experience will be expected to do additional work to fulfill their biology capstone requirement. 

Prerequisite: BY 210 and senior standing.

Credit Hours: 4

BY 435 Natural History of Vertebrates
Lecture and field study of adaptations of vertebrate classes for survival in particular environments. Survey and classification of local vertebrates. Lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite: BY 256 or Permission of Instructor. 4 hours
Credit Hours: 4

BY 467 Population Ecology
Structure and dynamics of populations with an emphasis on understanding how reproduction, mortality and dispersal interact to control fluctuations in population size and structure.
Prerequisite: BY 124
Credit Hours: 3

BY 470 Ecology
Ecosystems and population biology.
Prerequisite: BY 255, BY 256, or BY 271
Credit Hours: 3

BY 474 Chemical Ecology
Chemical interactions between organism and chemical sensing of the environment, including chemical defenses against threats and chemical communication between individuals.

Prerequisites: BY 124 with a minimum grade of C and CH 235 with a minimum grade of C.
Credit Hours: 3