BIO 206 - Intro to Marine Biology

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

This is a survey of major marine ecosystems, including plankton, rocky intertidal, mudflat, marsh, coral reef and deep sea communities. Topics for each ecosystem include identifications, life histories, biology and ecology of dominant species. Field trips to local marine environments are used to develop identification skills, ecological techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis of data. Students participate in toxic alga monitoring program for the Maine State Department of Marine Resources throughout the semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112, and ENV 103; or equivalent. 4 Cr

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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