This upper-level course examines the biology and conservation of cetaceans: whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Topics include physiology, population biology, life history analysis, molecular genetics, morphology, distributional ecology, and social behavior. Early lectures focus on the biology of cetaceans and how they are adapted to the marine environment. Subsequent lectures use case studies to review how biological principles can be applied to the conservation of a wide range of cetacean species. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium.

Further details about the course, including past syllabi can be found under the Courses tab at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 5

Prerequisites: One year of general biology and two upper-level biology courses. Open to students by permission of the consortium representative, Becca Selden, Department of Biological Sciences.

Instructor: Staff

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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