Evolutionary ecology of marine mammals

3 credits · Undergraduate

Mammals evolved on land and then made their way into the ocean. The course considers how marine mammals adapted to this major change in habitat, so that they are now highly successful participants in the marine ecosystem. Students examine adaptations ranging from the cellular to social structure. PREREQUISITES: One of MARI 3090.03, BIOL 3626.03, MARI 3626.03, BIOL 4060.03, MARI 4060.03 or permission of Instructor EXCLUSIONS: BIOL 5651 FORMATS: Lecture