BIO 216 - Marine Biology

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This is an introduction to the life of the seas. It begins with basic information about the chemical, physical and geological nature of the oceans. Then all major marine communities are surveyed, Including coastal zones and estuaries, coral reefs, the open ocean and the exotic communities of the deep sea. Extra attention is given to special topics of particular importance or interest. The final section concerns human interactions with the marine world and threats that they pose to it. Prerequisites: BIO 101/102 or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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