BIOL 313 - Marine Biology

Institution:

Lynchburg College

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 111/111L-112/ 112L or ENVS 101/101L-102/102L. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. This introduction to the marine environment emphasizes the influence of oceanographic, evolutionary, and ecological principles on marine organisms and ecosystems. Discussion of the diversity of marine life focuses on the constraints of different marine ecosystems. Students gain experience in field identification of marine organisms during the laboratory. The laboratory is conducted at selected sites on the ocean and in the estuary. A small additional cost will be incurred for a field trip.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.lynchburg.edu

Phone Number:

(434) 544-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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