Marine Biology

Course Details

  • Acronym

    FISH 250 (Jointly OCEAN/BIOL 250)

  • Instructor(s)

    José Guzmán

  • Quarter

    Autumn 2025

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Introduction to the Marine Environment

  • 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.

FIGs (Freshman Interest Groups): FISH 250 sections DB and DD are reserved for first-term freshmen through the FIG program. Learn more about FIGs here: https://fyp.washington.edu/first-year-interest-groups/

Registration restrictions: none

Major requirements: Intro to the marine environment

Minor requirements: core

course syllabus