BIOL 0208 - Marine Biology

Credits: 4

An in-depth investigation of the various marine ecosystems such as sand, mud, and rock intertidal areas, salt marshes, estuaries, coral reefs, and mangrove forests; also the neritic, pelagic, and ethnic regions of the open ocean. Includes the numerous interactions between biotic and abiotic factors present. Adaptations of life forms for survival in these environments will be discussed. Also includes laboratory exercises, including establishing, maintaining and analyzing a salt water aquarium, plus field trips to the coast.

Prerequisites: BIOL 0128.

Catalog

WHAT PATH WILL YOU TAKE?

Westfield State University

BIOL 0208 - Marine Biology