25 courses with the subject CBIO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Introduces the field of conservation biology as well as the conservation biology program at LMU. Engages in analysis of careers and topics of the field. Utilizing in-class discussions, career exploration assignments, and guest speakers, students will have the opportunity to begin building a plan for their education and future careers in conservation. Fall. Credits 1
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This course provides a foundation in fisheries science and management of freshwater game fish and non-game fish species as well as an overview of the biology, ecology, management, and conservation of aquatic resources. Students will learn various tools and metrics used to assess fish populations in both cold and warm water systems with an emphasis on watershed and whole ecosystem approaches to management. Exploration of historical and current techniques will highlight challenges in the conservation, restoration, enhancement, and management of freshwater fish populations. The legal processes of regulation of game fish species and the management of invasive species will be explored via case studies. Spring Even Years. Credits 3
This lab focuses on the application of fisheries management techniques, including how to age fish and estimate population sizes. Common fish sampling methods and equipment will be used for data acquisition and analysis. Field trips will be made to regional hatcheries and other facilities that are involved in freshwater fisheries conservation and management. hours. Spring even years. Credits 1 415 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
This course will introduce students to the deciduous ecosystem of Appalachia. The focus will be on living and physical components and species interactions within this system. This is a hybrid course that will consist of several in-person meetings and a field trip. Students will engage in two group projects to gain experience in observational investigation, drawing conclusions from these observations, and exploring the limitations of the project data. These projects will serve as the lab component of this course. An appreciation of the natural environment and its complexity will be emphasized. Fall. Credits 4
An introduction to the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, as well as the importance of soils and soil conservation to the maintenance of healthy ecosystems and human populations. Major areas of study include soil formation, taxonomy, the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, soilwater relationships, the development and maintenance of soil organic matter, the role of soils in nutrient cycling and management, the causes of soil degradation, and techniques for soil conservation and remediation. Pre-requisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of CHEM 111 and lab. Credits 3
This course is predominantly a field-based laboratory, though some samples will be collected and then processed in the laboratory. There is a strong focus on learning how to describe soils in the field, including a mandatory Saturday field trip. Basic soils analysis includes bulk density, loss-on-ignition, leaf litter decomposition, and soils texture determination. odd years. Credits 1
Classification, distribution, natural history, anatomy and physiology, and evolution of the fishes, with emphasis on local species. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Corequisite: CBIO 330L lab, 1 credit hour. Fall odd years. Credits 3
This lab includes hands-on dissection, field trips, anatomy of preserved specimens, and identification of major lineages of fishes. Emphasis will be placed on classifying species using scientific keys. Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Corequisite: CBIO 330 lecture, 3 credit hours. Fall odd years. Credits 1
Classification, distribution, natural history, anatomy and physiology, and evolution of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on local species. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Corequisite: CBIO 340L lab 1 credit hour. Spring odd years. Credits 3
Classification, distribution, natural history, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of amphibians and reptiles through both laboratory and field exercises with emphasis on local species. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Co-requisite: CBIO 340 lecture, 3 credit hours. Spring odd years. Credits 1
Explores the evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, and conservation of birds. Utilizing lectures, case studies, and discussion of primary literature, students will have the opportunity to establish a foundational understanding of the Class Aves and their conservation. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL111 and 112 with labs. Credits 3 416 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Explores anatomy, ecology, behavior, utilizing field and laboratory techniques used by ornithologists and conservation biologists. Students will have the opportunity to develop aural and visual identification skills, explore avian anatomy and behavior, and generate and analyze data. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL111 and 112 with labs. Credits 1
Classification, distribution, natural history, anatomy and physiology, and evolution of mammals, with emphasis on local species. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Corequisite: CBIO 360L lab, 1 credit hour. Fall even years. Credits 3
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Introduction to administration of U.S. environmental laws and policy and the concept of managing natural resources at the landscape scale. Emphasis is on the history of policy development and the continued application of natural resource management and land-use to contemporary national and global issues. Students will be introduced to the principles of landscape ecology and U.S. environmental policy, land-use patterns, and ecological processes at the landscape scale through selected readings and discussions. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of ENGL 102. Fall odd years. Credits 3
BIOL-370 or CBIO-210 Choose one. If the course has a corresponding laboratory course, the laboratory course MUST be taken Item # Title Credits BIOL 370 or CBIO 210
This course provides an overview of wetland ecology, management, and policy. We will explore how wetlands are defined, the history of wetland attitudes and values, and wetland ecosystem services. Wetland ecosystems addressed will include tidal marshes, mangroves, and peatlands, but will focus mostly on freshwater marshes, swamps, and riparian wetlands. We will also examine U.S. wetland policy, the practice of wetland delineation, wetland restoration, as well as wetland management to promote valuable ecosystem services, including the maintenance of biodiversity. Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 370 and lab. Fall even years. Credits 3
This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS), which includes tools to integrate, visualize and analyze spatial data to understand relationships and solve real-world problems. Basic concepts, theoretical background, and field-specific practical GIS skills for conservation and management careers as well as GIS history, data acquisition, data quality and ethics, will be covered via lecture and applied software exercises. Students will develop a working knowledge of GPS units as well as create figures and maps and conduct spatial analyses with GIS software including ArcMap, ArGIS Pro, and QGIS. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) of CBIO 194 and/or Instructor Permission. Fall even years. Credits 3 417 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
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This course investigates the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems and explores the benefits of utilizing an ecosystem approach in the development of management and conservation plans. It will focus on the mechanisms by which terrestrial ecosystems function: water and energy balance; carbon and nutrient cycling; trophic interactions; environmental effects; and disturbances. Temporal and spatial scales are considered through the examination of both natural and anthropogenic disturbance events. Lastly, the integration of these processes and sustainable management of terrestrial ecosystems is addressed. Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 370 with lab. Spring even years. Credits 3
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Total Credits 18-20
Staff/apprentice work experience at an approved business/agency directly related to conservation biology. Each credit hour earned requires 60 hours of logged, on-duty work. The student must submit a written report or journal at the conclusion of the internship. The internship is monitored and evaluated by a faculty sponsor, in verification and close consultation with the supervising representative of the business/agency. LMU retains ultimate control and supervision of the internship.
Source: Lincoln Memorial University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
