Explores the principles of ecology in marine and freshwater systems, with a focus on the processes that produce observable patterns in diversity and abundance. Covers lower levels of biological organization to higher levels: from physiology and behavior to populations, communities, and ecosystems. Labs utilize field trips to a variety of local aquatic habitats to explore factors that affect the diversity and abundance of species.

Two mandatory field trips: 4/18/26 & 5/2/26

Registration restrictions: No freshmen period 1
Major requirements: Other marine biology elective, Lab elective
Minor requirements: Aquatic & Fishery Sciences elective

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