BIOL 317 - Field Marine Biology (4)

Field biology and natural history of local marine plants and animals. Identify common species and factors, determining their distributions and abundance in marine habitats. Effects of human activities on marine organisms. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)

Prerequisites: Biology majors: BIOL 251 and BIOL 253L, or BIOL 273; BIOL 252 and BIOL 254L, or BIOL 274. All other majors: BIOL 151 or BIOL 172; BIOL 152 or BIOL 171; BIOL 252 and BIOL 254L, or BIOL 274. All prerequisites must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better.

Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit