MSCI 471 - Biology of Marine Mammals

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Marine Science

Description:

(3 credits)(Prereq: MSCI*302 or BIOL*370) A comprehensive of the biology and ecology of marine mammals, including the cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters, and polar bears. Major topics include evolution and classification, anatomy and physiology, sensory biology, communication, feeding, ecology and energetics, social and reproductive behavior, and life history. S

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take MSCI*302 or BIOL*370;

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Marine Science; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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