Investigate the biology and ecology of estuaries and the nearshore marine environment, with a special focus on Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Study the interrelationships between the physical environment and the biodiversity observed in the wide array of aquatic habitats found in estuaries and along the coast. Learn how to sample, monitor, and identify the important species of these habitats through field collections and laboratory evaluation. Examine how humans affect estuarine and marine organisms and habitats. Requires one Saturday research field trip. Lab fee $60. Prerequisites: 1. At least one of the following biology courses: BIO 101, BIO 103, BIO 104, BIO 104H, BIO 105, BIO 107, BIO 107H, or BIO 122. 2. Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A. 3. At least one of the following: eligibility for any general education math, a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test, or a "B" or better in MAT 005.
Term: Fall 2025
Course Type: Credit - 4 Credits
Section: 001
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Start Date: 08/25/2025
End Date: 12/14/2025
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: Varies
Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)
Class Size: 24
Section Info: Note: This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $30.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.