BIO 443 - Marine Ecology

Credits: 3

An examination of the biology of marine life within the context of modern ecological principles. The structure and physiology of marine organisms are studied from the perspectives of adaptation to the ocean as habitat, biological productivity, and interspecific relationships. Emphasis is placed on life in intertidal zones, estuaries, surface waters, and the deep sea.

Pre-Requisites: BIO 121-BIO 122, EES 230, or permission of instructor.
Terms Offered: Alternate years.
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Lab: 3 hours per week
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