Biology and Conservation of Sharks, Skates and Rays

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course offers a combination of lectures, labs, and field trips that explore the elementals of elasmobranches (shark, skate and ray) biology and conservation. Students are introduced to current methods used in shark research, such as tagging, and learn about the role of sharks in ecosystems. CALENDAR NOTES: Offered in summer through SEASIDE. An auxiliary fee is charged to cover field expenses. For dates, times and special registration procedures, see seaside.science.dal.ca PREREQUISITES: BIOL 2060.03 (or BIOA 3001.03) and BIOL 2003.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab