Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

BIOL 153 - Introduction to Marine Biology


(3 units)

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Completion of GE Area 2 and at least one course in GE Subject Area 1 (1A or 1B or 1C). 

Scientific approach to the study of marine organisms and their relationships to the environment. Emphasis on human interaction with marine ecosystems.

Both grading options. Field trips may be required outside of scheduled class time. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 3 hrs.)