OCB 2010 - Marine Biology

3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and (BSC 1010 andBSC 1010L or one year of high school biology) with a “C” or better.
Corequisites: OCB 2010L
This course is an introduction to the biology of the sea with an emphasis on the structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations of marine life. Discussions will center on organisms from the smallest microbes to the largest marine vertebrates and the roles they play in marine ecosystems. Special attention will be paid to the delicate communities of Southwest Florida, including mangrove forests and coral reefs.