Biology 360 - Marine Ecology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

The marine environment is the largest portion of the earth's biosphere and holds an amazing diversity of microbial, plant and animal life. We will cover the biology of these organisms, their ecological interactions, their adaptations to the dynamic ocean environment and their importance to humanity. Topics include the life histories, behavior, ecology and commercial use of marine organisms, as well as abiotic factors (e.g., salinity, nutrients, water currents and tides, ocean floor spreading) that influence them. The "lab" portion of this course is an end-ofsemester(mid-May) 10-day field trip that focuses on snorkeling studies of coral reef ecosystems and incurs extra course fees (see instructor for details). This lab section is not available to seniors graduating in May. Prerequisites: Biology 101, 102 or equivalent. Recommended: any of Biology 215, 221, 330, 380 and Chemistry 103, 104. Also offered through Outdoor Studies.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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