course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

BIO 243  Marine Biology
   
Lecture: 03 Lab: 03
Clinical:  00 Credit: 04
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: BIO-110 or BIO-111
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers the physical and biological components of the marine environment. Topics include major habitats, the diversity of organisms, their biology and ecology, marine productivity, and the use of marine resources by humans. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various marine habitats and organisms and to demonstrate a knowledge of their biology and ecology.
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.