BIOL 235 - Marine Biology

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A field-oriented introduction to the interrelationships between marine and estuarine organisms and their environment. A major part of the course will be an 8-10 day field trip to Jamaica. Pre-trip lectures and post-trip concluding sessions will focus on a general ecological survey of the marine and estuarine environment stressing ecological relationships at the individual, population, community and ecosystem level. The role of adaptation will provide a central theme as various habitats are explored through field studies emphasizing quantitative data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: BIOL 121-122. Offered alternate years. Four hours. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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