IB 496

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Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

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1 to 5 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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IB 496 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
41181	Laboratory Lecture	A A	10:00AM -12:50PM 11:00AM -12:20PM	F TR	4074 Natural History Building 4074 Natural History Building	Hofmann, T Legare, T Hofmann, T Legare, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Advanced Marine Biology Section Info: Offers in-depth exploration of tropical marine ecosystems, focusing on the biogeography, evolution, and ecology of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds, as well as current threats and conservation efforts. Examines the physiology, behavior, and ecological roles of tropical marine organisms, as well as the evolutionary processes shaping tropical marine communities. Students develop skills in critically evaluating relevant research papers, data analysis and conclusions, designing and conducting experiments, and communicating the findings in an appropriate format.
78476	Laboratory Lecture-Discussion	ALK ALK	ARRANGED ARRANGED	n.a. n.a.	Location Pending Location Pending	Kuhn, A Tan, M Kuhn, A Tan, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: This course draws on experts from around the world to deliver an in-depth introduction and overview of the field of landscape genetics. The course caters to students in both basic and applied ecology, conservation/population genetics, landscape ecology and conservation biology.
61937	Laboratory	CRF	4:00PM -4:50PM	W	3011 Natural History Building	Taylor, C	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/20/26-03/13/26 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Natural History of Coral Reefs Section Info: An introduction to the taxonomic groups, identification, and natural history of both vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit and form coral reefs. Ecosystem processes and conservation of coral reefs will also be discussed. 1hr. lecture per week during POT A plus a week-long field trip to Honduras during Spring Break. Program fee is estimated to be $3,000 and will cover all aspects of field trip. Students must have the approval of instructor prior to registering for course and have taken IB 150 or an equivalent course. Students must be able to swim and possess a valid passport. Email Christopher Taylor at cataylor@illinois.edu