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BIOE 165Marine Conservation Biology

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Initially undertakes an in-depth comparison of the biology and conservation of marine versus terrestrial ecosystems. With this foundation, course examines marine biodiversity loss resulting from overexploitation, habitat loss, species introduction, and pollution, with particular emphasis on the resulting trophic cascades, biodiversity losses, and climate change. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ENVS 120.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; OCEA 101 recommended.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01LectureAsynchronousStaffOpen 0/60

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed 3:25pm–5:00pm
CoastBio 110D. A. CrollClosed 60/60

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Don Croll4.1 / 53.1 / 560%16

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