BIO 169 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
Biological Oceanography is the study of life in the oceans. This field takes an interdisciplinary approach drawing from chemistry, geology, physics, biology, and ecology to understand the complex processes that shape marine communities. The course approaches the Earth as a complex system and introduces the fundamentals of climate, ocean currents, seawater chemistry, and marine food webs—from microbial organisms to whales. Students will gain an understanding of the processes that govern the distribution of marine organisms and assess the threats and challenges facing the marine environment. Prerequisites: a grade of C- or above in BIO 1/BIO 2 and CHE 1A/CHE 1B.
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