Marine Biology (Hybrid)

Prerequisites: General Biology

A general survey of marine plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, the communities they form, and the physical and chemical factors that influence them. Field trips include marsh, seagrass, and dune habitats. Sampling from research vessels and laboratory exercises will serve to introduce students to the diversity of marine habitats and organisms. Organisms will be identified using dichotomous keys. There will be overnight field trips. Snorkeling gear will be needed.

This is a five-week asynchronous Marine Biology course with an additional week in person at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab for field and lab activities (July 31 through August 4). The online portion of the course is asynchronous and does not have specific meeting times, however assignments and activities are due on a weekly basis. Students are expected to complete work within the specific week it is assigned.

Students must attend the in-person field and lab portion of the course, which starts July 31 and ends August 4.