Course Info: CS-0259
| Course | CS-0259 Marine Mammals |
| Long Title | Marine Mammals: Biology, ecology, behavior and communication |
| Term | 2018S |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Adele Simmons Hall 111 on W from 6:00-9:00 |
| Faculty | Laela Sayigh |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Available | -3 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, and research. |
| Description | This course is designed to provide an introduction to the biology of the diverse group of animals known as marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears), including evolution, diversity/taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, behavior, communication and cognition. Current research, events and policy issues will also be addressed. Hands-on analyses of marine mammal recordings will also be included. Readings will be drawn from the professional scientific literature. These readings will be the topic of weekly written responses, and will also be the focus of small group in-class discussions. Two summary/critique papers on journal articles will be required, as well as a full-length term paper or video (with sourced script) on a research topic of the student's choosing. The final project will be presented to the whole class. |