Marine Biology

Undergraduate

An introduction to the oceans of the world and marine organisms, their importance to humans and how they are impacted by society. The diversity and ecology of phytoplankton, zooplankton, invertebrates, fish, mammals, birds, and seaweeds are explored as they relate to ocean processes such as tides, currents, pollution, fisheries, aquaculture, and climate change. Local focus on the Bay of Fundy. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to first- or second-year students or by instructor permission. Antirequisite(s): Credit can be obtained for only one of BIOL 2563 or BIOL 2663.