BIOL 327 - Introduction to Marine Biology (4)

Marine biology encompasses the entire realm of biology, with the unifying theme of the ocean providing the underpinning for the discipline. The course includes basic principles from various sub-disciplines including ecology, molecular biology, physiology, and microbiology, as well as applied research in fisheries, conservation biology, aquaculture, resource management, and public policy. The course introduces the marine environment and provides an overview of the organisms found in the oceans, ocean edges, specific habitat types such as kelp beds, rocky intertidal, and coral reefs. The course investigates environmentally-relevant topics such as global warming, fisheries, harmful algal blooms, and pollution. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204. Offered: Fall. Includes laboratory.