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M. Claire Horner-Devine
FISH 250
Seattle Campus

Marine Biology

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. Honors section research project. Offered: jointly with BIOL/OCEAN 250.

Class description

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

No prerequisites or background necessary.

Class assignments and grading

The 5 credit sections are W courses (writing intensive). All students enrolled for 5 credits will attend one 3 hour lab/week and one weekend fieldtrip.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
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Last Update by Linda Murdock
Date: 09/06/2007