SEQUENCE ONE: Marine Organisms and Ecology of the California Coast

A full course load (10 units) consists of two core courses, an independent research project, and a discussion seminar. Students may also choose a less intensive experience including at least one core course, the independent research project and/or the discussion seminar.

EVE 106 (3 units), Mechanical Design in Organisms. (Instructor: Brian Gaylord)

Explores fundamental principles in the form and function of organisms, examining how basic properties of size, shape, structure, and habitat constrain ways in which plants and animals interact and cope with their physical surroundings. The course will employ a combination of lecture, lab, and fieldwork.

 

EVE 114 (3 units), Experimental Invertebrate Biology. (Instructor: Eric Sanford)

Functional biology, ecology, and evolution of local marine invertebrates, with an emphasis on adaptations to physical and biological factors encountered on the California coast.  The course will offer a strong field and lab component and will emphasize testing hypotheses that are generated by the class.

 

 

BIS 124 (3 units), Coastal Marine Research. (Instructors: Eric Sanford and Brian Gaylord)

Independent student research on topics related to the accompanying BML summer session courses.  Students will select one instructor to be their primary mentor, but integrative topics that draw on the expertise of several BML faculty members will be encouraged.

 

 

EVE 111 (1 unit), Marine Environmental Issues. (Instructors: Eric Sanford and Brian Gaylord)

Readings and group discussion of critical environmental issues in coastal waters.  The course will connect material from concurrent courses at BML and provide students with an integrative understanding of marine environments and conservation.  The course will include two invited seminars/lectures by recognized experts.

 

 

 

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