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BIO 533 - Marine Biology


Study of marine life including evolution and major marine phyla. Emphasis on ecological interactions and processes vital to understanding ocean food webs, but also includes discussion of physical and chemical processes of the ocean and sea water. The course increases awareness of the ocean as an extremely significant natural resource and the impact of habitat perturbation on marine organisms, and subsequent ecosystem-level consequences and feedbacks. Cross-listed with   

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - BIOG , EEOB , or MCBI  
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Courses: BIO 433
Updates: Change to credit hours and major restrictions 1/2018, effective Fall 2018; New Course 11/2015, effective Fall 2016


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