BIO 105 Marine Biology

This course will be an introductory survey of marine organisms and their environment. It will cover fishes invertebrates mammals reptiles and algae. Included will be an investigation of behavior ecology adaptations and environmental relationships to humans. An emphasis will be placed on forms common to California. Includes one 3-hour lab period per week and field trips will be included during the laboratory period. (Labs may take longer than the scheduled laboratory period to accommodate field trips.)