BT 108 MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY I

This course teaches the student basic surface and underwater marine navigation with an emphasis on robotic submersible technology as a tool for marine specimen and sample collection. The course also teaches underwater transects and quadrats as research tools that allow quantification of the relative abundance of marine organisms in a research area. The course provides primarily open-water skills exercises, developing the student’s field research proficiency through hands-on practice and learning. Lab: 6 hours per week. 3 Credits Prerequisites: CH 110, BI 110, and BT 101