Biological Sciences 321BC - Biology of Cetaceans

Spring
2018
01
4.00
Dara Orbach
M 07:00PM-09:50PM
Mount Holyoke College
103157
Clapp Laboratory 225
dorbach@mtholyoke.edu
This course provides an introduction to the evolution, life history, adaptations, ecology, social structure, behavior, and conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). Seminars are discussion-based and will consist of student presentations of pertinent scientific journal articles followed by group discussions of reading materials. Evaluation will be based on group presentations, participation in discussions, and quiz grades (on reading materials). Additionally, students will write a final literature review paper on a topic related to cetaceans of their choosing.
Prereq: BIOL-223, BIOL-226, or BIOL-335.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.