BIO-340 Marine Biology (3)

Biology of marine organisms from a global perspective. Influence of geology, geography, currents, tides, waves, winds, salinity, and other parameters on the distribution of marine organisms. Plankton, nekton, infauna, epifauna, rocky shores, coral reefs, estuaries, beaches, and other environments. Marine ecology. Exercises using living and preserved marine invertebrates and fishes. Weekend field trips may be required. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Usually Offered: alternate falls (odd years). Prerequisite: BIO-210 or ENVS-312; and completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement.