MEFB 741 (02) - Sharks: Biology and Conservation

Shark Biology and Conservation

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
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 70858
Special Fees: $7,610.00
The last 30 years have produced an explosion of new information on the biology of the approximately 1,000 living species of sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, which collectively make up the group Chondrichthyes. This course will cover advanced topics in the evolution, diversity, anatomy, functional morphology, physiology, sensory systems, behavior, reproduction, development, and conservation of cartilaginous fishes. Prereq: BIOL 411, BIOL 412; ZOOL 518 or ZOOL 625. Special Fee. (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
7/11/2022 7/25/2022 Hours Arranged SHOALS LAB