BIO 305 - Neotropical Marine Biology

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

Prerequisite: At least one biology course at RWU and Consent of Instructors.Fulfills a course requirement in the Biology and Marine Biology Core ConcentrationNeotropical Marine Biology is a field-intensive course focused onthe emergence of the Central American Isthmus as a significantgeological event that shaped the evolution of tropical marineorganisms. Students will study the tremendous biodiversity harboredin Panamanian waters while studying the evolutionary processes thathave shaped Panamanian environments over the past three millionyears. The course offers hands-on opportunities to study core conceptsof biology in a tropical setting.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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