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BIOL 106 - Marine Biology w/Lab



5.0 Credits
Explore the ecology of different marine ecosystems and human impacts on them, and learn about common marine inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. Labs include field trips to local beaches; some labs may be replaced by a field trip to a marine lab and/or research vessel. For nonscience majors. Prerequisite
Placement in ENGL& 101 and MATH 087. Corequisite


Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the biological principles that apply to Pacific Northwest marine ecosystems. These principles include, among others, biological classification, ecosystem structure and function, adaptation, and evolution.
  2. Identify the major organisms that live in our state’s marine waters and describe their basic natural history.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts that humans have on Western Washington marine ecosystems through their personal and political choices.
  4. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of marine systems in the field and the lab. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
  5. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including sketching observations and using graphs.
  6. Correctly and safely use and care for tools and equipment appropriate for the study of marine systems.
  7. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
  8. Effectively communicate biological knowledge and understanding using a variety of methods.



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