BIOL 375 - Advanced Marine Biology

Institution:

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 225 Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Lectures take place during the spring semester while the laboratory portion requires 12-14 field days in Florida during the second half of May. Lecture topics include ocean zonation, habitats, biota, wind, currents, waves, and tides plus the discussion of primary literature dealing with estuaries. The laboratory component will survey marine biodiversity using shoreline and boatbased collection techniques, and requires a research project dealing with marine ecology, behavior, anatomy, physiology, or physical oceanography. Food, lodging, transportation, and laboratory fees are in addition to tuition.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

https://www.uvawise.edu/

Phone Number:

(276) 328-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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