Tropical Marine Field Biology credit:

3 Hours

Examines the ecology and conservation of tropical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. Campus instruction is followed by a required field study on Utila, Honduras, emphasizing marine organism identification, underwater survey methods, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and research presentation. The program places a strong emphasis on scuba diving and offers an opportunity to earn Open Water Diver certification. Additional programmatic fees for study abroad apply. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Instructor approval is required. IB 150 or an equivalent course is recommended.