Courses/Credits

BIO 1100 - Biological Science: Tropical Biology (5 credits)
Intended for non-biology majors. Emphasis varies quarterly: Human Nutrition, Human Biology, Environmental Biology, Biological Diversity, or Marine Biology. Basic concepts include the chemistry of living things, their structure and function, and their interactions with the environment. Applications to current issues are considered from a Christian perspective. No credit will be given for students who have taken BIO 2101, 2102, 2103, 2129, 2130 or have Advanced Placement Biology credit. Also offered at Blakely Island Field Station and as a Study Tour. Attributes: Biological Sciences and Natural Science A.

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BIO 3301 - Tropical Biology: Coral Reef Ecology (5 credits)

This course focuses on Caribbean coral reef ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 2101 or 2567, although consultation with the instructor is encouraged.