Subject area
Marine Biology
Life in oceans, lakes and Lake Michigan's own ecosystems.
Degrees
Study Marine Biology
BS Marine Biology
4 years, full-time
Minor in Marine Biology
Taken alongside any bachelor's degree
Every degree can be taken alongside Von Studies.
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Marine Biology courses
Showing 6 of 6 courses
| Code | Course | Year | Credits | Term | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MBIO 101 | Introduction to Marine BiologyLife in oceans, lakes and rivers. | Year 1 | 4 | Fall | Fiona Wilson |
MBIO 140 | Ecology of the Great LakesLake Michigan's food webs, fish and future. | Year 1 | 3 | Spring | Ellianna Hale |
MBIO 210 | Aquatic InvertebratesMussels, crayfish and the small animals that run the water. | Year 2 | 4 | Fall & Spring | Kensley Bernard |
MBIO 240 | Fisheries ScienceHow fish populations are studied and managed. | Year 2 | 3 | Fall | Kensley Bernard |
MBIO 320 | Coral Reef EcologyThe most diverse ecosystems in the ocean, and what threatens them. | Year 3 | 3 | Spring | Jair Scott |
MBIO 420 | Conservation CapstoneA field or lab project on a real conservation problem. | Year 4 | 4 | Fall & Spring | Fiona Wilson |
People
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Marine Biology faculty
Kensley BernardPlankton ecologyPhD, Marine Biology
Ellianna HaleGreat Lakes fisheriesPhD, Marine Biology
Jair ScottInvasive speciesMS, Aquatic Science
Fiona WilsonMarine conservationPhD, Marine Biology