MACS 210 - Introduction to Marine and Coastal Science Research

This course will be an exploration of the biological and physical properties of the Salish Sea. We will explore coastal estuaries, seagrass beds, soft-sediment benthic habitats, and the pelagic system. We will focus on the physical processes that structure and characterize these habitats, learn the typical biota and evolutionary adaptations, and explore the interaction between the physical processes and the biological processes. Instruction will include lectures, field trips, laboratory exercises, and group projects intended to develop your research and communication skills related to marine science. We will begin with an intensive 1-week course at Shannon Point Marine Center during spring break, and will continue during Spring quarter with regular meetings on main campus in Bellingham and additional field trips.

Prerequisites & Notes: Marine and Coastal Science major status.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter