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Catalog 2025-2026

MSCI 345 - Marine Biodiversity and Functional Morphology


Examines the biodiversity, classification, and functional morphology of living marine organisms with an emphasis on Monterey Bay species, habitats, issues, and research. An introductory oceanography course is recommended, but not required, prior to taking this course.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE   Area 1A and 1B and 1C and 2) and ((MATH 130  or MATH 150 ) and (CHEM 109  or CHEM 110 ) and MSCI 270  and (BIO 211  or BIO 230  or ENVS 240 )) with a C- or better) and (Prereq or Coreq: (PHYS 220  or PHYS 221  with a C- or better))]
General Education: UD5 Physical & Bio Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3