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BIO 221 Marine Biology

Clifton
Content: Physical, chemical, and biological processes that promote and maintain marine biodiversity. Ecological and evolutionary mechanisms at work within marine environments, with emphasis on natural selection processes that produce specific physiological adaptations, body types, and behavioral strategies. Lecture, discussion, laboratory; field trips to coastal habitats.
Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 151. Mathematics 115 or equivalent. Chemistry 110.
Taught: Alternate years, 5 semester credits.

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