Winter Term 2025 (1900)
BIOL 361 - Marine Science
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)
An introduction to marine science and marine biology including history of marine exploration, essential features of the physical marine environment, a survey of major marine communities and adaptations of the organisms that live in each, overviews of selected groups of marine organisms (e.g., marine mammals), and human impact on the oceans. Recommended as preparation for courses offered through the Bamfield Marine Station (see courses listed under MA SC). Prerequisite: ZOOL 250 or BIOL 208.
LECTURE B1 (72887)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
MA SC 415 - Structure and Function in Animals
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 4 WEEKS)
This course examines the form and function of invertebrates and vertebrates using a comparative approach. The subject areas include morphology and evolution, systems physiology, biomechanics, and development. The local marine and coastal fauna are used to illustrate the principles. The course includes fieldwork and a series of laboratory exercises and experiments.
LAB 800 (58590)
2025-11-12 - 2025-12-03
MTWRF 08:30 - 16:30