BIOL 190 — Natural History of Casco Bay with Lab
4 cr. This course brings together the various disciplines of biology, botany, zoology, ecology, geology, hydrology, and oceanography to study the biodiversity of the Casco Bay area. Students will gain field and laboratory experience as naturalists in the identifi cation, taxonomy and natural history of selected plants, animals, f ungi and ecosystems common in this bioregion. Ecological relationships are explored, and concepts such as evolution are examined. The importance of appreciating and conserving our local biodiversity is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): none