Marine Biology

5 credits

Physical, biological, and social aspects of the marine environments. Topics include oceanography, ecology, physiology, behavior, conservation, fisheries, exploration, and activism. Field and laboratory exercises expose students to common marine biological techniques and the diverse marine ecosystems of the San Juan Islands, WA, and to service-learning with local schools. Course equivalent to: FISH 250/BIOL 250/OCEAN 250 (when 5 credits) . Course overlaps with: FISH 250/BIOL 250/OCEAN 250 (when 3 credits). Recommended: at least one quarter of introductory biology (more preferable). Offered: Sp.