Summer Field Program 2009

Marine Mammals

An overview of the biology of marine mammals (cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, otters and polar bear) including evolution and systematics, zoogeography, aquatic adaptations, life history and reproduction, population dynamics, diet and feeding, diving physiology and additional topics. Prerequisites: three semesters of biology including Marine Biology or Marine Ichthyology, or permission of instructor. Dr. Keith Mullin. Marine Mammals; COA 443/543, 443L/543L. Five semester hours credit (3/2). Course field fee is $400.00.

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