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Course Name: Marine Biology
Course Number: BIOL 20
Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to explain factors that influence winds, currents and tides.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between the major phyla of marine organisms.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the biological and political factors that are associated with overfishing.
  • Students will be able to explain the process of plate tectonics and its significance in marine environments.
  • Students will be able to summarize ecological principles associated with marine ecosystems.
  • Students will be able to identify dominant invertebrates and vertebrates associated with the southern California coast.
  • Students will be able to describe two major differences between vertebrate and invertebrate marine organisms.
  • Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily live
  • Students will be able to analyze the limiting factors of oceanic provinces.
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the geological, physical, and chemical aspects of the marine environment and explain how marine organisms adapt to each aspect.