OCB1010 — Introduction to Marine Biology
An introduction to the biology of the seas. Emphasis is placed on the variety of marine organisms and their structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations within specific marine environments. Special attention is directed to marine communities, e.g., coral reefs and shallow grass flats, and the factors limiting the distribution of organisms within those communities. Discussions will also be directed towards geological, chemical and physical characteristics of the world's oceans.