Biology 268 - Marine Ecology
Marine Ecology
Fall
2023
01
3.00
Paulette M. Peckol
TU TH 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Smith College
BIO-268-01-202401
Sabin-Reed 220
ppeckol@smith.edu
The oceans cover over 75 percent of the Earth and are home to enormous biodiversity. Marine Ecology explores a variety of coastal and oceanic systems, focusing on natural and human-induced factors that affect biodiversity and the ecological balance in marine habitats. Using case studies, we study some successful conservation and management strategies, including Marine Protected Areas. This course uses a variety of readings, group activities and short writing assignments to develop vital skills such as effective oral, graphical and written communication; critical thinking; and problem solving. Enrollment limited to 24. Corequisite: BIO 269
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Must take Course(s) BIO 269 - Marine Ecology Lab