BIO 290 - Scientific Methods: The Ocean

Three Credits
Spring Semester

History of marine science. Ocean environmental factors. Diversity of organisms adapted to different marine communities. Value of marine resources. Some lab work involving microscopy and dissection. Independent visit to the New England Aquarium outside of class time required.

Prerequisite(s): This course is not open to Biology (B.A. or B.S.) majors or minors.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.