Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. An introduction to the marine environment. The occurrence and distribution of marine organisms is emphasized. Oceanographic principles are discussed. Special consideration is given to the biology of common plants inhabiting beaches, estuaries, and near-ocean waters.
Emphasis is placed on Atlantic, Caribbean, and Bahamian biota.
The laboratory is conducted at a selected site on the ocean and in the estuary. There is a small additional cost for a field trip. A course covering the organisms inhabiting the coral reefs of the West Indies. This course will be taught on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. Field work is intensive.