Course Number: MR120
Course Title: Marine Biology

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

The students will be able to

1. Explain and discuss the field of marine biology.
2. Describe the evolution of marine life.
3. Define and describe the taxonomic groups that exists in marine ecosystems and the forces that have led to this diversity.
4. Analyze and evaluate human interaction with and in the marine environment.
5. Develop a comprehensive biological vocabulary allowing oneself to comfortably navigate through science periodicals, websites and other sources of references.
6. Engage in marine biology laboratory and field experiences.

Specific

1. In familiarizing with the field of marine biology, the student will be able to:
    a) define the term marine biology and comprehend the scope of marine biology
    b) understand the history and development of the field of marine biology
    c) be knowledgeable about the basic physical/chemical components of the marine environment
    d) learn the biological vocabulary linked to this particular field of biology

2. To develop an understanding of the fundamental processes common to all living marine organisms, the students will learn:
    a) about the ingredients of life
    b) the building blocks and the fuel of life
    c) the cells and organelles as the living machinery of life

3. To develop an in-depth examination of the diversity of marine life by:
    a) studying the systematic, taxonomy and evolution of marine life
    b) studying the structure/morphology, function, niche, and adaptation of the marine organisms
    c) describing and classifying by Phylum and by Class the marine life known to exist within the six Kingdoms recognized by the taxonomists
    d) learn thoroughly the biological vocabulary linked to the diverse forms of life studied
 

4. To understand the human interaction with and in the marine environment, the students will be informed:
    a) in terms of the use of marine life as food
    b) in terms of to the threat of human pollution in the marine environment
    c) in terms of danger to the biodiversity
    d) in terms of conservation issues linked to the ocean
 

5. All of the above "Specific Learning Outcomes will" permit to acquire - a comprehensive biological vocabulary allowing oneself to comfortably navigate through science
   periodicals, websites and other sources of reference.