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): Completion of foundation requirements for the declared biological sciences major. If major is outside of biological sciences, foundation requirements for the biology BA must be completed. If these requirements are not met, department consent is required.

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