Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012

Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory

BIOL 101, 102, 103 or equivalent is prerequisite for all courses listed below. Rosario courses of 5 credits include an additional credit for the requirement of a research project. Normally a maximum of two of the following courses are taught during a summer. Please see http://rosario.wallawalla.edu for further information.

BIOL 517, 417 BEHAVIOR OF MARINE ORGANISMS

5

A study of inter- and intraspecific behaviors of marine animals and their behavioral responses to the physical environment. The course involves laboratory experience, field observations and research project. Prerequisite: a course in animal behavior, organismal biology and /or psychology.

BIOL 458 MARINE BIOLOGY

5

An integrated approach to understanding the marine environment primarily from an ecological perspective. Included are principles of basic oceanography, plankton biology, deep-sea biology, and shallow-water marine communities. Research project and field trips required.

BIOL 460 MARINE ECOLOGY

5

Study of interspecific, intraspecific, and community relationships demonstrated by marine organisms.

BIOL 462 ICHTHYOLOGY

5

Systematic study of the fishes found in Puget Sound, with a survey of the fishes of other waters.

BIOL 463 MARINE PHYCOLOGY

5

A systematic survey of marine algae, covering the principles of their classification, natural history, ecology, physiology, and practical use.

BIOL 468 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

5

Comparative study of the physiology and life processes of animals with emphasis on invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 392.

BIOL 475 MARINE INVERTEBRATES

5

A study of the biology of selected groups of marine invertebrates.

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