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Brecia A. Despard

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

207-755-5923 bdespard@bates.edu

Current Courses

Fall Semester 2026

Marine Science

BIO 113

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

BIO 470

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.