BIO 255 - Marine Mammal Biology

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course will cover the biology of the major groups of marine mammals, including cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians, as well as the sea otter and polar bear. Topics to be covered include evolutionary history and adaptation to the marine environment, thermoregulation, locomotion and foraging, diving physiology and behavior, communication and sensory systems, social behavior, reproduction, energetics, distribution patterns, exploitation and conservation. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/museum visits. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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