• ESC 4400: Tropical Marine Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An examination of tropical marine habitats at the species, population and ecosystem levels with particular emphasis on sea grass beds, coral reefs, mangrove forests, tidal rivers and lakes, and the intertidal zone. The required field components is a one-week experience at a field station in the Caribbean. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/field experience 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 with a minimum grade of C, or ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4400L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4430: Bioremediation

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A study of the potential use of biological systems in the remediation of areas contaminated with toxic pollutants. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3150 and BIOL 3250 with minimum grades of C; and BIOL 4220; and CHEM 3010; or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4430L or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4430. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4430 and BIOL 4430. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4460: Global Change Biology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A study of the influence and response of organisms to changes in the environment that are global in scale, including climate and land-use changes, from past, present and future perspectives. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3250 and BIOL 3350 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4460. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4460 and BIOL 4460.
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• ESC 4470: Ecological and Evolutionary Statistics

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Exploration of methods used in the collection, analyses, and presentation of ecological and evolutionary data. Experimental design, organizing and visualizing data, summary statistics, non-parametric statistics, univariate and multivariate data analysis. Laboratory emphasis on analysis and interpretation of data using statistical software. Prerequisites: BIOL 3250, BIOL 3350, and BIOL 3060 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4470L. May be registered as BIOL 4470. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4470 and BIOL 4470. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4510: Environmental and Ecological Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An integration of ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology with emphasis on applications of genetic concepts in three major areas: molecular analysis, developmental and population genetics. Contemporary approaches to studying evolution in natural populations will be presented. Includes case studies and journal readings to examine evolutionary effects of ecological interactions among organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3150 and BIOL 3250 with minimum grades of C, or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4510. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4510 and BIOL 4510.
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• ESC 4512: Amphibian Ecology and Conservation

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  To understand the biological diversity, ecology, evolution, and cultural and environmental value of amphibians and to introduce the types and sources of information that must be known should one include amphibian conservation as professional career. Students who take this course should become more informed biologically and culturally about amphibians than someone (fellow students, family, friends, politicians) who has not taken the course, and be prepared to explain the global and regional value and importance of amphibians. In this course we will examine the conservation related aspects of amphibians and their habitats. These aspects include the patterns of biological diversity, ecology, life history, law, policy, trade, and the over-arching methods used to measure, and monitor amphibian biodiversity will be reoccurring themes. Spring semester odd years. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 and 3070 or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4512. Credit not allowed in both BIOL 4512 and ESC 4512.
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• ESC 4514: Reptile Ecology and Conservation

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  To understand the biological diversity, ecology, evolution, and cultural and environmental value of reptiles and to introduce the types and sources of information that must be known should one include reptile conservation as professional career. Students who take this course should become more informed biologically and culturally about reptiles than someone (fellow students, family, friends, politicians) who has not taken the course, and be prepared to explain the global and regional value and importance of reptiles. In this course we will examine the conservation related aspects of reptiles and their habitats. These aspects include the patterns of biological diversity, ecology, life history, law, policy, trade, and the over-arching methods used to measure, and monitor reptile biodiversity will be reoccurring themes. Fall semester odd years. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 and 3070 or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4514. Credit not allowed in both BIOL 4514 and ESC 4514.
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• ESC 4520: Limnology and Reservoir Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Chemical, physical, and biological processes in lake and reservoir systems (nutrient budgets and cycling, hydrodynamics, phytoplankton/ zooplankton/benthic dynamics, and physical similarities and differences in lakes and reservoirs). Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060, BIOL 3250 , BIOL 3350, CHEM 1110, and CHEM 1120, all with minimum grades of C, or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4520L or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4520. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4520 and BIOL 4520. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4540: Plant Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A study of relationships of plants with their living and non-living environment, explored from the levels of plant individuals, populations and communities. Laboratory component includes hands-on experimentation and field activities developed to assess plant responses to abiotic and biotic environmental conditions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3150 and BIOL 3250 with minimum grades of C, or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4540L or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4540. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4540 and BIOL 4540. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4550: Demographic Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Techniques of measuring and analyzing human population growth and distribution. Emphasis is placed on relationships of human population changes on environmental resources as well as effects of environment on morbidity and mortality. Prerequisite: ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval.
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