Students will observe live marine organisms collected from the Georgia coast and learn about the physiology, ecology, and behavior of these organisms through hands-on experiences. In this course, students will also work collaboratively in groups to carry out field and laboratory-based experiments focused on relevant organisms and emerging issues in Marine Sciences.
Athena Title
Intro to Marine Science Lab
Pre or Corequisite
MARS 1020 or MARS 1021E or MARS 1025H
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate and apply biological principles to understand issues facing marine ecosystems.
Students will be able to communicate marine science information and the consequences of human activities to various audiences.
Students will be able to use the scientific method to analyze and interpret marine data to answer scientifically relevant questions.
Topical Outline
Marine Autotrophs
Scientific Sources
Marine Heterotrophs & Scientific Questions
Marine Organisms Experiment I: Proposal
Marine Organisms Experiment II: Data Collection
Marine Organisms Experiment III: Data Analysis & Graphing
Marine Organisms Experiment IV: Presentations
Aquatic Biotic and Abiotic Scavenger Hunt (Lake Herrick)
Campus Watersheds I: Lily Branch Stream
Campus Watersheds II: Tanyard Stream
Campus Watersheds III: Microplastics Analysis
Campus Watersheds IV: Microplastics Visualization and Flyer Preparation
