EFB 486 Ichthyology (3 credit hours). Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory. An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, and taxonomy of fishes.

EFB 496 and 796 Fish Production Dynamics (3 credit hours). Two hours of lecture/discussion, three hours of computer modeling laboratory. In-depth analysis of critical concepts for understanding the energetics basis of fish production and population dynamics.

EFB 523 and FOR 523 Tropical Ecology (3 credit hours). Field-oriented labs, lectures and independent research, including a 10-day study-trip to Dominica, the ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’ during spring break. Focuses on structure and function of tropical ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resource management in the tropics. [Counts as 3 credits towards the EFB field experience requirement]