BIO-323L TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEMS LAB

A field course that exposes students to the major tropical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove swamps, rocky and sandy shores, where they will conduct taxonomic identifications and behavioral observations. Swimming and snorkeling required. Five 9 hour days of lectures and field trips (typically 8:00 am - 4pm). In the event a field trip(s) is cancelled due to weather, the trip(s) will be made up on subsequent Saturdays during the Fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 110 and either BIO 111 or BIO 112 and BIO 216 and ability to swim. ($100 special fee) (Fall)

Credits

1

Distribution

Biology

Offered

F