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
FeesSC SL

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

Designed to Serve General Education Science Students
Active Date 20210403T10:07:38

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science
Science Lab

Course Outline

Physical processes in the marine environment
Marine invertebrates
Marine vertebrates
Marine algae
Marine fisheries
Aquaculture and impact of human activity on the marine environment

Student Learning Outcomes
Observe and identify common marine animals, algae and plankton of Puget Sound and surrounding areas.

Describe the major groups of marine animals and explain their evolutionary relationship.

Describe the basic anatomy, natural history and behavior of marine animals including: sponges, cnidarians, mollusks, marine worms, arthropods, brachiopods, bryozoans, echinoderms, and chordates (fish, reptiles, birds, mammals).

Compare and contrast the features of Invertebrates vs. Vertebrates.

Compare and contrast the features of cartilaginous fish (sharks, rays) vs bony fish (rockfish, salmon).

Describe the habitat, distribution and behavior of local Orca whales.

Compare and contrast baleen whales vs toothed whales.

Identify three common types of marine algae (Green, Red, Brown) and describe their distribution.

Explain major factors that influence marine productivity and the growth of plankton and algae.

Describe human impacts on the marine environment including ocean acidification, climate change and pollution.