NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

246 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MBIO 3500 Food Web Dynamics (3 credits) MBIO 3600 Plankton Ecology (3 credits) MBIO 3700 Biology of Fishes/Lab (4 credits) MBIO 3750 Coral Reefs and Coral Communities (3 credits) MBIO 3800 Island Biogeography (3 credits) AND MBIO 3801 Island Biogeography Field Course (1 credit) MBIO 3910 Sharks and Their Relatives (3 credits) MBIO 4260 Ecology of the Galapagos Islands (3 credits) AND MBIO 4261 Ecology of the Galapagos Islands Field Trip (1 credit) MBIO 4900 Special Topics in Marine Biology (1–3 credits) SCIE 4490 Research Methods (3 credits) Marine Ecology Minor The marine ecology minor focuses on the interactions among marine organisms and the relationships between these organisms and their environment. This minor is intended for marine biology majors who want more specific training in marine ecological science. Students in other majors who meet the prerequisites may also pursue this minor. This minor is available to PALS (day) students only. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the marine biology minor. When combining with the marine biology major, a minimum of 6 credits must be exclusive to the minor and cannot be counted toward the major. Marine Ecology Minor Requirements (18 credits) Select 18 credits from the following courses: ENVS 1500 Natural History of South Florida (4 credits) ENVS 2000 Biodiversity of Alaskan Ecosystems (3 credits) AND ENVS 2001 Biodiversity of Alaskan Ecosystems Field Course (1 credit) ENVS 3170 Everglades Ecology and Conservations (3 credits) MBIO 3450 Survey of Marine Mammals (3 credits) MBIO 3500 Food Web Dynamics (3 credits) MBIO 3600 Plankton Ecology (3 credits) MBIO 3700 Biology of Fishes/Lab (4 credits) MBIO 3750 Coral Reefs and Coral Communities (3 credits) MBIO 3800 Island Biogeography (3 credits) AND MBIO 3801 Island Biogeography Field Course (1 credit) MBIO 3910 Sharks and Their Relatives (3 credits) MBIO 4260 Ecology of the Galapagos Islands (3 credits) AND MBIO 4261 Ecology of the Galapagos Islands Field Trip (1 credit) MBIO 4990 Independent Study in Marine Biology (1–3 credits) Mathematics Minor Mathematics is extensively used throughout the disciplines, including the sciences, engineering, finance, and social sciences. For those already engaging in disciplines with higher mathematics courses, the mathematics minor provides an opportunity to deepen their understanding into their own fields and develop professional tools that may not be commonly available to their peers. The minor in mathematics is appropriate for all NSU students looking to broaden their mathematical horizons. Mathematics Minor Requirements (17 credits) Select 17 credits of MATH courses at the 2000 or higher level and at least 9 credits at the 3000 level or higher. The courses eligible for this minor include (but are not limited to) the following: MATH 2100 Calculus I (4 credits) OR MATH 2100H Calculus I Honors (4 credits) MATH 2200 Calculus II (4 credits) OR MATH 2200H Calculus II Honors (4 credits)