Marine Ecological Processes

Course Details

  • Acronym

    BIOL 423

  • Quarter

    Spring 2026

  • Credits

    3

  • Fulfills

    Ecology and Ecosystems

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc

  • Prerequisites

    either BIOL 180 and BIOL 356, or BIOL 180 and FISH 250/BIOL 250/OCEAN 250, or a minimum grade of 3.4 in either BIOL 180 or BIOL 240.

Course Description

Studies the ecology of the oceans and coastal regions, emphasizing benthic communities common to the Pacific Northwest.

Registration restrictions: BIOL majors only Period 1

Major requirements: Ecology and ecosystems elective, Other marine biology elective, 400-level elective

Minor requirements: Biology/Friday Harbor Labs elective