Aquatic Ecophysiology

Course Details

  • Acronym

    MARBIO 270

  • Instructor(s)

    José Guzmán

  • Quarter

    Winter 2026

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Physiology (General Biology)

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc

  • Prerequisites

    BIOL 200

Course Description

Focuses on fundamental physiology, with an emphasis on processes relevant to living in a variety of aquatic environments. Includes a broad survey of taxa, from prokaryotes to mammals, and a variety of aquatic habitats. Prerequisite: BIOL 200.

Co-lists: co-listed with FISH 270 and OCEAN 270. Taking any of FISH/MARBIO/OCEAN 270 counts as the same course with the same instructor; only difference is the registration restrictions for different sections.

Registration restrictions:

MARBIO 270: MARBIO, AFS, OCEAN majors only Period 1

FISH 270: MARBIO, AFS, OCEAN, ACE majors only Period 1

OCEAN 270: MARBIO, AFS, OCEAN majors only Period 1

Major requirements: Physiology (specialized alternative to complete the general biology series to BIOL 220)

Minor requirements: None

course syllabus