BIOL 110 - Marine Biology

5 Credits

A survey of the animals, algae, and plankton of Puget Sound. Includes field study and laboratory.

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve General Education Science Students
Active Date 2015-11-09

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science
Science Lab

Course Outline
A. Physical processes in the marine environment

B. Marine invertebrates

C. Marine vertebrates

D. Marine algae

E. Marine fisheries

F. Aquaculture and impact of human activity on the marine environment

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the processes that influence the living organisms of the marine environment

Describe the ecological interactions and interdependency of organisms and their environment

Explain the factors that are considered in classifying organisms

Distinguish between the nature of marine plants, animals

Describe the importance of the scientific method for science and in one’s daily life

Be familiar with laboratory techniques and the use of experiment and observation in the practice of science

Appreciate the scope of current biological research