BIOL 4290 - Marine Biology

3 hours

Covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. Highlights interactions of physical and chemical factors and habitat diversity with the biological components of the world’s oceans. Environmental topics such as fisheries, mariculture, pollution and conservation.

Prerequisite(s): 8 hours each of biology and chemistry.

May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5290.