Ecology of the Mississippi River Delta Region BIOL Z144

Natural Science Common Curriculum
Environmental Studies Minor Course

Course Description:

Basic study of the ecology of the Mississippi River deltaic plain. Emphasis is on the importance of coastal erosion, accompanied by study of the physical and biological aspects of the Mississippi River, its delta, estuaries, and their habitats and flora and fauna, and relevant environmental and human issues. Common Curriculum: Natural Sciences Modern.

Course Structure:

3 credits, lecture

Instructors:

Dr. Robert Thomas (Chair of Environmental Communications)

Link to current course homepages:

Dr. Thomas' course. Also, check Loyola's Blackboard website

To find out more about this course, please feel free to contact the instructor or visit the course homepage.  You can also visit the Loyola's Schedule of Classes link and see the very most up-to-date syllabus for offerings of this course.


Illustrations by Jean Cassels (jean-cassels.com)