Marine Mammal Biology
Durham
Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Marine,Estuarine,Freshwater
Credits: 4.0
Term: Summer 2022 - Shoals Summer Session (05/23/2022 - 08/05/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Summer 2022 - Shoals Summer Session (05/23/2022 - 08/05/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
10
CRN: 70843
Special Fees: $5,554.00
CRN: 70843
Special Fees: $5,554.00
This course explores the biology and conservation of the whales and seals, with a particular focus on species of the Gulf of Maine. Lectures examine many facets of marine mammal science including: taxonomy and species diversity, morphological and physiological adaptations for life in the sea, foraging ecology and behavior, reproductive cycles, bio-acoustics, anthropogenic interactions, and management of threatened species. Land and open water observations of whale and seal behavior give students hands on opportunities to study marine mammals in the field. Prereq: BIOL 411 or BIOL 412. Special fee. Permission required. (Summers only at Shoals Marine Lab.)
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: David Buck
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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5/30/2022 | 6/13/2022 | Hours Arranged | SHOALS LAB |