BIO 3311 Marine Biology
Saltwater habitats make up approximately 97% of planet Earth's aquatic ecosystems. The oceans contain critical habitats for a wide diversity of organisms from bacteria to animals, and phytoplankton populations provide the number one source of oxygen upon which most life forms depend. Ecological structure and function, chemical and physical properties of saltwater habitats, and animal behavior and development are some of the broad topics that are covered. Throughout the course, human impact, conservation, and our moral call to protect and care for these critical habitats are addressed. This course can be taken as a core life science class with instructor approval.
Offered
Spring, even years