Marine Biology

Catalog description

Students will investigate animals, plants, microorganisms, plankton, and human impact on marine ecosystems. In addition, physical factors of the sea, human oceanic history, technology, and uses of the sea will be considered. Mariculture, energy production, and fisheries biology are also addressed. Students will also study special topics on tropical habitats, shark biology, whaling operations, and local marine habitats. Field trips will be required to locations such as San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay.