MBIO 1400 - Explorations in Marine Science
Explorations in Marine Science
MBIO 1400
Fall 2025
This introductory course is designed to engage new marine biology students through faculty presentations, topical readings, and experiences in laboratory and field settings. Presentations outline ongoing faculty research in marine sciences, and this is complimented by topical readings, classroom discussion and practical experience of science-based inquiries in local environments.
Required Textbooks:
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Marine Biology
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Levinton's Marine Biology is highly acclaimed and regarded by many as the best, most authoritative text for the sophomore/junior/senior marine biology course. The text is characterized by its exceptionally clear and conversational writing style, comprehensive coverage, and sophisticated presentation featuring organismal and ecosystem ecology topics from an evolutionary perspective. Over the course of five editions, Jeff Levinton has balanced his organismal and ecological focus by including the latest developments from the world of molecular biology, global climate change, and oceanic processes.
Call Number: QH 91 .L427 2022ISBN: 9780197543504Publication Date: 2022 -
Marine Biology
by
Levinton's Marine Biology is highly acclaimed and regarded by many as the best, most authoritative text for the sophomore/junior/senior marine biology course. The text is characterized by its exceptionally clear and conversational writing style, comprehensive coverage, and sophisticated presentation featuring organismal and ecosystem ecology topics from an evolutionary perspective. Over the course of five editions, Jeff Levinton has balanced his organismal and ecological focus by including the latest developments from the world of molecular biology, global climate change, and oceanic processes.
Call Number: AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINEISBN: 8220123754792
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in interpretation of concepts as they relate to the marine sciences.
- Demonstrate field techniques in data acquisition and analysis as they relate to the marine sciences.
- Demonstrate critical reading, analysis and writing skills as they apply to understanding the scientific method as used in marine science.
- Contribute meaningfully to class discussions on issues discussed in class.
- Produce a reflective paper on one experience during the semester.
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