C Marine Biology

Catalog description

Term hours: 54 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is a survey of the natural history and biology of marine organisms, and includes an introduction to physical and chemical oceanography, marine ecology, and energy flow within the marine environment, as well as some basic biological concepts using live ecosystems as examples. Pollution and conservation of the marine environment will also be considered. The course satisfies the biological science with a laboratory transfer requirement of universities and state colleges. A single optional boat field trip may be scheduled with a charter cost not to exceed $30.00. Other optional no-cost field trips will be scheduled. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC)