CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSC 172 - Marine Biology


Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course utilizes field trips to the beach, salt marsh, and other habitats to study marine animals and plants in their natural communities. Topics include divisions of the marine environment, distribution of life in the ocean, and the interrelationships of marine organisms in various habitats. Upon completion, students should be able to scientifically identify various marine species and describe the role they fill in their biological communities. (S11611)