Classification, zoogeography, and evolution of fishes. Includes ecological factors affecting fish community structure, adaptations of specialized fish fauna, including those of deep sea, epipelagic, polar, and coral reef habitats. Required field trips.
Application of ecological and evolutionary theory to the management of rare and threatened species, communities, and ecosystems. Emphasis on human threats to wildlife species and habitats.
Cat anatomy and advanced principles of human physiology as they pertain to all body systems. NOTE: Students will be allowed to enroll in this course only twice.
Structure and function of all body systems.