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.

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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.