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May 25, 2026
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENVSCI 391 - Biology of Whales
3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded (includes P/F option)
Not repeatable for credit
Description:
This course provides a comprehensive review of the biology, ecology, and management of cetaceans. a thorough grounding in cetology and populations biology will prepare students to understand conservation problems presented as case histories. Students will also complete an independent research paper on a topic related to cetacean conservation. Hands–on activities may include the dissection of a small cetacean and a shore–based whale watch in Massachusetts Bay.
Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
040802:1
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