BIOL 105 - Introduction to Marine Biology

1 Units

This introductory course will cover a wide range of marine biology topics, examining habitats from the beach to the deep sea and organisms from snails to whales. Class topics will include biodiversity, adaptation to habitats, global change, fisheries, and invasive species, among other issues. Lab sessions will provide opportunities to examine the biology and ecology of marine plants and animals and to design and conduct experiments, with particular focus on the scientific method. Lectures will be asynchronous online, encompassing a variety of types of activities. Labs will be online synchronous to facilitate group work and research projects. ; will not count as an elective for the Moravian Biology or Environmental Science majors. (F4)

LinC Requirement: F4
Fixed/Variable Credit: Variable Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade