BIOE 161Kelp Forest Ecology
Study of organization of kelp forests as models for examining biological communities. The physical and biotic factors responsible for community organization of kelp forests are explored using original literature and data collected in BIOE 161L. Class meets one full morning each week. Prerequisite(s): by interview only; BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C are required. Students must pass the University Research Diving Certification (contact the diving safety officer, Institute of Marine Sciences, for further information). Enrollment is restricted to seniors. BIOE 161L must be taken concurrently; BIOE 107, BIOE 120 and BIOE 120L, and BIOE 122 and BIOE 122L are recommended.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Mon 8:00am–2:00pm | Lg Discovery 128 | P. T. Raimondi, J. G. Smith | Open 31/32 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Raimondi | 5.0 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 100% | 7 |
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