Brecia A. Despard
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Current Courses
Fall Semester 2026
Marine Science
An integrated, interdisciplinary marine science overview encompassing physical, biological, and social aspects of the marine environment. Oceanography topics encompass origins and geological history of the oceans, structure of basins and sediments, ocean chemistry, as well as currents, waves, and ti…
Collaborative Thesis in Ecology
Laboratory, field, or library study of a current research topic in experimental ecology. A topic is selected with reference to the research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): BIO206.