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MARINE BIOLOGY COURSES (MB)

Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) only

Courses are offered during the summer semester only. Because course offerings change, check current DISL summer bulletin for specific course offerings and descriptions.

MB 3301 Marine Biology (4)
  A general survey of marine plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, the communities that they form and the physical and chemical factors that influence them. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4402 Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4)
  A study of the natural history, systematics, and morphology of marine invertebrates from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Participation in extended field trips is a required part of the course. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4403 Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4)
  Biology of marine vertebrates emphasizing systematics, behavior, physiology, and ecology of local forms. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, CHM L143.
   
MB 4404 Marine Botany (4)
  A general survey of algae and vascular plants associated with the marine and estuarine environment. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4406 Marsh Ecology (4)
  A study of the floral and faunal elements of various marine marsh communities. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4410 Introduction to Oceanography (4)
  A general introduction to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the oceans. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4416 Marine Fish Diseases (2)
  Introduction to aquatic animal diseases, specifically fin fish and shellfish. Student will learn practical microbiological techniques for isolation and identification. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4418 Marine Behavioral Ecology (4)
  Examination of how animal behavior is influenced by and interacts with its environment, and the ecological and evolutionary significance of these behaviors in a marine setting. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4421 Marine Technical Methods (2)
  An introduction to the techniques, instrumentation and equipment necessary to perform marine research, emphasizing field methods. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4423 Marine Ecology (4)
  Lecture and laboratory studies of bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystem. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4425 Coastal Ornithology (4)
  Study of coastal and pelagic birds with emphasis on ecology, taxonomy, and distribution. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4426 Coastal Zone Management (2)
  A review of ecological features and management policies for coastal communities, with a description of relevant state and federal programs. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4430 Dolphins and Whales (2)
  Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and practical exercises to guide students to further study of cetaceans. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143, BIO 4432, L432 or MB 4403.
   
MB 4434 Marine Geology (4)
  A study of the geology of the ocean basins, with special emphasis on the continental shelves, their sediments, and the sedimentary processes at work there. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143, introductory geology and MTH 4423.
   
MB 4435 Coastal Geomorphology (2)
  An introduction to coastal sediment processes and applied geomorphology with emphasis on waves, tides, and sediments. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4437 Coastal Climatology (2)
  Study of the controlling factors and features of the world’s climates, with particular attention to coastal areas and application and interpretation of climate data. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
   
MB 4460 Introduction to Neurobiology (4)
  The study of the structure, development, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous systems and sense organs. Prerequisites: BIO 4478, L478, PHY 2253, L253.