BIOL 330 - Marine Ecology

4 Credits

1 Units

This upper-level course will explore many of the underlying principles governing the way that the ocean works, from waves and tides to ecological processes. Why can some marine organisms only be found in the harshest environments? How do predators contribute to biodiversity? Students will learn about how similar ecological processes operate in marine habitats including rocky shores, coral reefs, mud flats, and the deep sea. Lab sessions will allow students to design and conduct independent experiments which will enhance understanding of the way that organisms interact with their environment. Two field trips to the New Jersey coast will extend beyond the normal lab time to allow students to observe animals in their natural environment.This course includes a required overnight trip to a marine lab; the trip will likely be on a weekend and to a location that may have its own health and safety protocols. Three 70-minute lectures and one 3-hour laboratory.

Prerequisite: BIOL 111
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade