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2023-2024 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 316 - Descriptive Oceanography

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: BIO 121, 122, and 210; at least Junior standing; Biology Majors only
An introduction to the field of oceanography. Physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects are emphasized to provide a basic foundation for further work in biological oceanography.
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