Marine Biology

Catalog description

A survey of the common organisms associated with tropical marine habitats. Emphasis will be on fish, invertebrates, algae, and birds. Coverage will include discussions of the coral reef, mangrove, and other marine communities, ocean currents, and physical and geological factors. The course includes two weeks of on-campus study followed by one week of field work at the Bermuda Institute of Oceanic Sciences (BIOS). There are additional costs involved in the Bermuda trip. Lecture and Laboratory. PREREQ: BIO 1000 with a C or better.