BIOL 251 - Intorduction to Marine Biology

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course is an introduction to biological aspects of major marine environments.Local habitats are used as examples for a survey of common marine organisms and to study interactions between organisms and their surroundings.Emphasis is placed on human relationships to the ocean environment.Communities to be investigated are primarily rocky coast,marsh-estuary,and sandy beach.The course also includes a discussion of marine mammals.Lecture:3 hours Laboratory:2 hours Prerequisites:Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092),Introductory Writing (ENGL099),and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010),or waiver by placement testing results,or Departmental Approval.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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