BIOL 340 Marine Mammal Biology

3 Credit(s)

This upper-level course covers the biological ecology of marine mammals (Pinnipeds, Cetaceans, Sirenians), with emphasis on applied population ecology, and conservation issues. Topics include adaptations to marine environments, effects of human exploitation, case studies of population recovery, and multispecies interactions. Many topics make use of mathematical equations.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:

BIOL 252 or 254 and
BIOL 290 and
MATH 130.