Courses Taught By Dr. Fogarty
Sex in the Sea (BIO495) (UNCW)
This is a 1-credit senior seminar that was inspired by two fantastic books, Sex in the Sea by Dr. Marah J. Hardt and Dr. Tatiana’s Sex Advice to All Creation by Evolutionary Biologists, Dr. Olivia Judson. In this course we explore quirky reproductive strategies of marine animals. This course (BIO202) provides a general introduction to the evolution and diversity of Life. It is a prerequisite for many o. f the upper-level courses in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. Lectures will focus on basic concepts pertaining to the evolution, classification, and diversity of life, stressing morphology, physiology, principles of adaptation, and relationships between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Lectures will be 50 minutes in length and are held three times each week. Laboratory sections are held once each week for two hours and 50 minutes and will introduce major taxonomic groups and biotic principles.
Coral Reef Ecology (BIO363) (UNCW/NSU)
The decline of coral reefs worldwide is a pressing concern for scientists and managers. It is important to understand the complex ecological relationships of coral reefs in order to determine how this diverse ecosystem will respond to current and future threats. This course will introduce students to the ecology of coral reefs and associated ecosystems (i.e., seagrass and mangrove communities), the general biology of scleractinian corals, and the taxonomy of important coral reef organisms. Material will be presented from a global perspective, with a focus on Western Atlantic coral reefs.
Coral Reef Ecology Labratory (UNCW)
Coral reefs provide economic and ecological goods and services valued at billions of dollars annually. The decline of coral reefs worldwide is a pressing concern for scientists, managers, and those who rely on the health of this ecosystem for their sustenance and livelihood. It is important to learn how complex, dynamic, yet vulnerable coral reef ecosystems are, in order to understand how this diverse ecosystem will respond to current and future threats. This course will delve into the biology and ecology of scleractinian corals, the abiotic and biotic factors that influence coral reef formation, biogeography, and persistence, and the ecology of important associated ecosystems, such as seagrass and mangrove communities. Through experiential learning, this study abroad trip (BIOL 363) will provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the complexity of coral reefs and associated ecosystems. Additionally, you will learn and be exposed to different cultures, ways of life, and languages of Belize.
Marine Biodiversity and Speciation (NSU)
Speciation is fundamental to evolutionary biology and is the process by which new biological species arise. We have only recently begun to understand the process of speciation in marine organisms. Few extrinsic barriers to gene flow exist in the sea; therefore, marine speciation challenges the idea of allopatric speciation (new species only arise when populations are geographically isolated). This course will review the evolutionary concepts associated with the process of speciation, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms of speciation. We will then delve into the primary literature to examine and critique speciation studies in marine organisms. Topics covered in this course include as they relate to marine organisms: biodiversity, modes of speciation, reproductive isolation, species concepts, mate recognition, natural selection, sexual conflict, sexual selection, and reinforcement. At the very least, students should have a basic understanding of evolution prior to taking this course.
Scientific Communication (NSU)
This professional development class is designed to broaden the graduate student’s career prospective and develop competencies in communication (written and oral), leadership/management abilities, and skills related to job acquisition. This class will benefit students at any stage of their graduate career or pursuing any degree type (capstone, thesis, dissertation). The course will consist of lectures, discussions, exercises, and activities. The course will be broken down into 4 modules: communication, scientific writing, management, and job acquisition. Visiting speakers will provide broad insight into various topics, then Dr. Fogarty will place that information into the context of the scientific community. During the career panel, local scientists from various agencies (NGO, state, federal, private, academic, etc.) will give a presentation on their background, qualities and skills needed for their position, graduate school advise, and answer your questions.
Fertilization Ecology (NSU)
This course gives a general overview of fertilization ecology focusing in marine free‐spawning invertebrates and fish. Students will compare the many obstacles to reproductive success in free‐spawning marine organisms (i.e., distance, dilution, timing, egg location, species specificity, competition, prevention of polyspermy) to the potential benefits of this reproductive strategy. Topics covered in this course include: sperm chemotaxis, gamete recognition proteins, sperm competition, sperm motility, polyspermy, Allee Effect, gamete aging, fertilization models and the effect of hydrodynamics on fertilization. This course will consist of lecture, discussions, and laboratory experiments.
Sex in the Sea (BIO495) (UNCW)
This is a 1-credit senior seminar that was inspired by two fantastic books, Sex in the Sea by Dr. Marah J. Hardt and Dr. Tatiana’s Sex Advice to All Creation by Evolutionary Biologists, Dr. Olivia Judson. In this course we explore quirky reproductive strategies of marine animals. This course (BIO202) provides a general introduction to the evolution and diversity of Life. It is a prerequisite for many o. f the upper-level courses in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. Lectures will focus on basic concepts pertaining to the evolution, classification, and diversity of life, stressing morphology, physiology, principles of adaptation, and relationships between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Lectures will be 50 minutes in length and are held three times each week. Laboratory sections are held once each week for two hours and 50 minutes and will introduce major taxonomic groups and biotic principles.
Coral Reef Ecology (BIO363) (UNCW/NSU)
The decline of coral reefs worldwide is a pressing concern for scientists and managers. It is important to understand the complex ecological relationships of coral reefs in order to determine how this diverse ecosystem will respond to current and future threats. This course will introduce students to the ecology of coral reefs and associated ecosystems (i.e., seagrass and mangrove communities), the general biology of scleractinian corals, and the taxonomy of important coral reef organisms. Material will be presented from a global perspective, with a focus on Western Atlantic coral reefs.
Coral Reef Ecology Labratory (UNCW)
Coral reefs provide economic and ecological goods and services valued at billions of dollars annually. The decline of coral reefs worldwide is a pressing concern for scientists, managers, and those who rely on the health of this ecosystem for their sustenance and livelihood. It is important to learn how complex, dynamic, yet vulnerable coral reef ecosystems are, in order to understand how this diverse ecosystem will respond to current and future threats. This course will delve into the biology and ecology of scleractinian corals, the abiotic and biotic factors that influence coral reef formation, biogeography, and persistence, and the ecology of important associated ecosystems, such as seagrass and mangrove communities. Through experiential learning, this study abroad trip (BIOL 363) will provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the complexity of coral reefs and associated ecosystems. Additionally, you will learn and be exposed to different cultures, ways of life, and languages of Belize.
Marine Biodiversity and Speciation (NSU)
Speciation is fundamental to evolutionary biology and is the process by which new biological species arise. We have only recently begun to understand the process of speciation in marine organisms. Few extrinsic barriers to gene flow exist in the sea; therefore, marine speciation challenges the idea of allopatric speciation (new species only arise when populations are geographically isolated). This course will review the evolutionary concepts associated with the process of speciation, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms of speciation. We will then delve into the primary literature to examine and critique speciation studies in marine organisms. Topics covered in this course include as they relate to marine organisms: biodiversity, modes of speciation, reproductive isolation, species concepts, mate recognition, natural selection, sexual conflict, sexual selection, and reinforcement. At the very least, students should have a basic understanding of evolution prior to taking this course.
Scientific Communication (NSU)
This professional development class is designed to broaden the graduate student’s career prospective and develop competencies in communication (written and oral), leadership/management abilities, and skills related to job acquisition. This class will benefit students at any stage of their graduate career or pursuing any degree type (capstone, thesis, dissertation). The course will consist of lectures, discussions, exercises, and activities. The course will be broken down into 4 modules: communication, scientific writing, management, and job acquisition. Visiting speakers will provide broad insight into various topics, then Dr. Fogarty will place that information into the context of the scientific community. During the career panel, local scientists from various agencies (NGO, state, federal, private, academic, etc.) will give a presentation on their background, qualities and skills needed for their position, graduate school advise, and answer your questions.
Fertilization Ecology (NSU)
This course gives a general overview of fertilization ecology focusing in marine free‐spawning invertebrates and fish. Students will compare the many obstacles to reproductive success in free‐spawning marine organisms (i.e., distance, dilution, timing, egg location, species specificity, competition, prevention of polyspermy) to the potential benefits of this reproductive strategy. Topics covered in this course include: sperm chemotaxis, gamete recognition proteins, sperm competition, sperm motility, polyspermy, Allee Effect, gamete aging, fertilization models and the effect of hydrodynamics on fertilization. This course will consist of lecture, discussions, and laboratory experiments.
