BIO 272 - Field Marine Biology

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms or permission of the instructor.
This course will emphasize two weeks of field work in natural marine habitats in August. We will study the rich, diverse marine flora and fauna, emphasizing the ecology of the invertebrates and algae of the rocky intertidal zone, through field work, laboratory investigations, and lectures. Students will also gain experience in experimental design and analysis. There is a supplementary fee to cover costs at the field station; typically the field component occurs in Maine.