BIO 452
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Marine Biology
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Principles of physical and biological oceanography, biodiversity, and ecology of numerous ocean habitats.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Title
Marine Life Identification
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify major groups of organisms that live in the oceans by analyzing their biology, ecology and adaptations for life in the oceans.
Title
Solve Complex Problems
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use a knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological processes central to life in the oceans to solve complex problems facing marine ecosystems.
Title
Foster Environmental Stewardship
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to foster and promote environmental stewardship through defending the role that humans play in determining the health of the oceans and the life they contain.
Title
Critical Thinking and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to think and write critically as a way of synthesizing scientific information.
