This is an advanced class focusing on field studies of coastal marine habitats and their species composition. Students are involved in extensive field and lab surveys of several sites on Cape Cod. They examine both the biological and physical features of the coastal marine environment. Students work in small teams collecting physical (slope, particle size) and chemical data (pH, salinity, nitrates), plant and animal surveys, and recording data to analyze in the classroom.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Fall