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MBIO 3450: Survey of Marine Mammals: Getting Started

This course provides an overview of the anatomy, biomedicine, evolution, husbandry, natural history, pathology, and physiology of the cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and allies. The course consists of lectures and field trips. Prerequisite: MBIO 2410.

Survey of Marine Mammals

Survey of Marine Mammals
MBIO 3450
Winter 2021

This course provides an overview of the anatomy, biomedicine, evolution, husbandry, natural history, pathology, and physiology of the cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and allies. The course consists of lectures and field trips. Prerequisite: MBIO 2410.

Required Textbooks:

No textbook is required for this course. Supplemental readings will be provided. The following text is recommended:

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the taxonomy, evolution, and natural history of the major groups of marine mammals.
  2. Describe the anatomical and physiological adaptations for diving and fasting in marine mammals.

  3. Identify and describe the major families of marine mammals, and provide additional information on the biology, conservation, and management of selected species of marine mammals.

  4. Identify the major threats to marine mammals and marine mammal populations worldwide.

  5. Provide an in-depth description of the biology, conservation, and protection of the gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus), California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), and the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

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