BIO 272 - Marine Ecology

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: Any 100 level lab science or high school equivalent, eligibility for ENG 101. 4 credits formerly BI 105 Marine Ecology; not offered every year This course is designed to stimulate and advance knowledge of marine environments. It covers geological and chemical factors, classification of marine organisms and the ecology of estuaries, salt marshes, sandy beaches and rocky shores. It also includes animal behavior and how human populations along the shore impact on marine environments. Field trips to facilities such as the Maritime Aquarium, the R.V. Oceanic, and coastal environments give students firsthand knowledge of Long Island Sound. Three hours of class work, three hours of laboratory per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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