About BIOL 2105 A
An overview of concepts and process in oceanography, geology, ecology, evolution, organismal biology, and conservation. Some of the topics we will discuss in class include tsunamis, ocean chemistry and physics, and bioluminescence. Prerequisites: BCOR 1400, BIOL 1400, or BIOL 1000; BCOR 1450, BIOL 1450, BIOL 1005, or BCOR 1425.
Notes
Prereqs enforced:BIOL/BCOR 1400 or BIOL 1000 & BIOL 1450 BCOR 1450; or BCOR 1425. Catamount Core: N1 PACE students with permission and override System waitlisting enabled for this section
Section URL
http://www.uvm.edu/cas/biology/courses
Section Description
Our ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface and is estimated to host around 2 million species. Yet, more than 91% of marine species remain undescribed, and over 80% of the ocean is still unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. This incredible biodiversity not only represents a vast potential source of new antibiotics and food, but it also plays a central role in regulating Earth’s climate. Understanding how oceans function is essential to understanding the unique conditions that have shaped life on our planet—including human evolution.
The goal of this introductory course is to provide students with a broad overview of key concepts and processes in oceanography, geology, ecology, evolution, organismal biology, and conservation. Throughout the semester, we will highlight the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on marine life while exploring topics such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, coral reefs and deep-sea communities, the status of global fisheries, and human impacts on marine ecosystems, among other relevant topics.
Section Expectation
Students should come prepare to take notes. There is not text book in this class. The class is taught using a variety of approaches from traditional to individual independent learning activities and group discussions. Students are expected to have read the material before class and attend class regularly if they want to pass these class successfuly
Evaluation
There are weekly quizzes, biweekly homework, three midterms, 4-5 group discussions, and a major project replaces the final exam.
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