Marine Biology

Course Details

  • Acronym

    FISH 250

  • Instructor(s)

    Andrea Burton

  • Quarter

    Winter 2026

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Intro Marine Science

  • Gen Ed Credits

    Nsc

  • Prerequisites

    None

Course Description

Lecture-laboratory course in marine biology focusing on physical, biological, and social aspects of the marine environment. Topics include oceanography, ecology, physiology, behavior, conservation, fisheries, exploration, and activism. Weekend field trip.

Co-lists: co-listed with OCEAN 250 and BIOL 250. Taking any of FISH/OCEAN/BIOL 250 counts as the same course with the same instructor; only difference is the registration restrictions for different sections.

Registration restrictions: none

Major requirements: Intro to the marine environment

Minor requirements: Core

course syllabus