2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CBIOL 3250 Marine Biology (Marine Studies Consortium course)

This lecture/lab course surveys the basic biology, behavior, and life history of marine biota, and reviews the physical aspects of various marine habitats from polar to tropical latitudes. The course focuses on the evolution of adaptive responses to the oceanic environment and the roles of the physical environment and the species interactions in structuring marine communities. Laboratory activities include field trips to different marine habitats and examination of specimens from several marine phyla. Generally

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Any CBIOL or CNSCI class or CPHYS 2106

Offered

Fall. Off campus; Marine Studies Consortium course; involves fee