BIOL 161 - Fundamentals of Marine Biology

    Recent Professors
    Mackenzie Preble
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2026FA Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the diversity of marine organisms, the environments in which they live, and the relationships among species and organisms within their environments. Topics include the scientific method and its utilization in the marine sciences; properties of the marine environment; sustainable use of marine resources; marine ecosystems with a focus on local estuarine and coastal environs; marine ecology; and biological marine organisms, including their diversity and evolutionary adaptations.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am