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BIOL 150 – Intro To Marine Biology (CRN: 30150) at Skyline College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

BIOL 150 Introduction to Marine Biology

A non-technical introduction to the scientific method used in studies of marine biology. Major emphasis is given to the natural history of marine animals and plants and their relationship with the oceanic environment.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B2

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2), UC (IGETC Area 5B)

Skyline College (Online Course)

Department: Biology

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Shari Bookstaff, bookstaffs@smccd.edu

View all BIOL 150 courses

IGETC: 5B-Biological Sci - Skyline

CSU: B2-Life Science - Skyline

Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 07:05:23 am

Course status: Open

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Shari Bookstaff	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

BIOL 150 – Intro To Marine Biology (CRN: 30150) at Skyline College for Spring 2025