Environmental Biology

EB 536. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 2 HRS. (Prerequisites, EB 480.  EB 537 must be taken concurrently.)  Theories and principles of ecology as they apply to the conservation of terrestrial animal populations.  Contemporary wildlife management issues, practices, and methods of gathering and interpreting field data are covered.

EB 537. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT LAB 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, concurrent with EB 536.) Survey and evaluation of techniques used in research and management of terrestrial wildlife populations; laboratory and field work; including planning project.

EB 538. NATURAL RESOURCE POLICIES 2 HRS. (Prerequisites, GB 100 or 140, or equivalent.) The art of managing natural resources within an historical, economic, political, and sociological framework.  Conservation planning, organizations, ethics, and laws pertinent to natural resource conservation are discussed.

EB 710. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, graduate status or EB 480.) Conservation biology is the study of the origin, maintenance, and conservation of all levels of biological diversity.  The effort to understand and manage biodiversity has become a priority at local through international levels.  This course attempts to foster an understanding of the discipline of conservation biology and where it fits among other natural resource sciences.  Theoretical and practical applications will be covered.  Lectures and group discussions are the primary modes of teaching and learning..

EB 736. WORKSHOP IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, 12 semester hours of biology or consent of instructor.) Preparation of materials and exercises for teaching science concepts using investigative procedures. Individual and group activities, techniques and procedures for studying and teaching environmental biology by utilizing subjects and materials available in natural areas. Field experiences included.

EB 798. LIMNOLOGY 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, concurrent with EB 799.) An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of aquatic communities, history and theory of energy flow and nutrient cycling in lakes and streams, and major water pollution problems.

EB 799. LIMNOLOGY LAB 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, concurrent with EB 798.) Laboratory and field techniques for measurement of physiochemical features of aquatic communities, sampling techniques and identification of aquatic organisms, lake mapping, and measurement of primary productivity and community respiration.

EB 809. GRADUATE PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) The student works independently, with the advice and aid of one or more members of the staff, on a project in which he/she has some interest or competence.

EB 859. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1-4 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Courses taught on demand to provide in-depth consideration of specialized topics in the various areas of environmental biology.

EB 874. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, ZO 214/215 and EB 480 or equivalents. Ichthyology/lab and Field Ecology or equivalents recommended, but not required. EB 875 must be taken concurrently.) Principles, methods, and human dimensions of fisheries management.

EB 875. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT LAB 2 HRS. (Prerequisites, ZO 214/215 and EB 480 or equivalents. Ichthyology/Lab and Field Ecology or equivalents recommended, but not required. Must be taken concurrently with EB 874.) Introduction to the tools used by fisheries managers in the field and lab, including gear and methodology for sampling local waters. Identification of selected Kansas forage, rough, and game fishes. Field trips to organizations active in fisheries management.

EB 885. GRADUATE RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 2-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, graduate standing and at least three hours credit in graduate-level independent study.) Investigation of problems in environmental biology by students who have demonstrated research ability at the graduate level.

EB 896. STREAM ECOLOGY AND LAB 4 HRS. (Prerequisite, GB 141/141, Principles of Biology and Lab, ZO 214/215 Biology of Animals and Lab, and EB 480/481 Principles of Ecology and Field Ecology, or equivalent college-level courses.) EB 896, Stream Ecology lecture and lab, provides opportunities for graduate students to: 1. gain an overview of the structure and function of running waters; 2. explore various lotic habitats in the Emporia area; and 3. learn field and laboratory techniques for sampling and characterizing stream ecosystems.

Last Updated February 26, 2008