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Brecia A. Despard

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Associations

Biology

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207-755-5923 bdespard@bates.edu

Current Courses

Winter Semester 2026

Marine Science

BIO 113 / EACS 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…

Marine Ecology

BIO 313

An examination of the complex ecological interactions that structure marine systems in a changing ocean. Habitats studied include intertidal, estuary, coral reef, deep sea, salt marsh, and pelagic. Laboratories include work in local marine communities and require occasional weekend trips. Prerequisi…