Primary recent courses taught
- BioStatistics - An introductory quantitative course designed for students with interests in biology and marine science. Basic statistics and numerical techniques commonly employed in the natural sciences are explored. This includes topics such as parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing.
- BioStatistics II - A look at the statistical tools including non-linear regression, polynomial regression, multiple regression, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis, and survival analysis.
- Ecological Statistics - Examination of the statistical tools used by ecologists to understand the environment. Computer based course will include an introduction to spatial statistics, species abundance relationships, population size analysis, and species affinities.
- Aquaculture - A course designed to examine the methods involved in the culture and rearing of aquatic organisms. Attention is paid to physical systems (filtration, aeration, pumps, and fluid dynamics), economic and legal perspectives, history, and biology. Student reports on specific plants or animals are required
- Introduction to Oceanography - An introduction to the chemistry, geology, physical and biological processes of the world's oceans, marginal seas, and coastal zones. The multidisciplinary character of oceanography is stressed. Fundamental principles in all disciplines are introduced. The goal of this course is an integrated understanding of how the ocean works.
- Tropical Marine Biology - Detailed discussion of biology of animals and plants in selected tropical marine environments, including ecology, life histories, systematics, and physiology. A seven-day field trip to Florida is required that will include laboratory work at a marine lab, a visit to mangrove "swamp", snorkeling and/or SCUBA in several environments including a coral reef, and the Everglades. Offered in summer.
- Invertebrate Zoology - The lower and higher invertebrates: classification, structure and function, life history, and phylogeny. Identification, dissections, habitat study, sampling techniques, and aspects of behavior. Includes laboratory and fieldwork.