BIO 231 - Marine Biology

An introduction to the biology of marine organisms from an ecological perspective. Species interactions, distribution patterns and adaptations to the marine environment for the rocky intertidal, soft bottom, subtidal, deep sea, estuarine and coral reef habitats. Laboratories and field trips will provide a survey of marine algae and invertebrates. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites
BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences or AP/IB Biology credit.

Credits 4

Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.

Compass Attributes
Natural Science