SCI 365 - Marine and Coastal Biology w/Lab

A field-based course examining three major coastal habitats: the rocky shore, the sand beach, and the salt marsh along with the interactions among the living organisms in the earth’s oceans. The course will focus on the relationships between the different aquatic trophic levels. Topics include species systematics and adaptations, ecosystem structure, and the relationship between humans and the biological systems. Where possible, local field examples will be utilized to illustrate these points.

Prerequisite(s): SCI 107 and SCI 230 or ESP 101.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Natural Science