BIOL 440: Marine Biology

Course Description

Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.Introduction to biology of common organisms inhabiting bays, beaches and near-shore oceanic waters with special reference to Gulf of Mexico biota; emphasis on classification, distribution, history, ecology, physiology, mutualism, predation, major community types and economic aspects of marine organisms.Prerequisite:BIOL 214or approval of instructor.