Advanced Marine Mammal Physiology
College of the Atlantic
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
This advanced seminar reviews physiological, anatomical, and biochemical adaptations in marine mammals, and is suited for students interested either in advanced marine mammal studies or marine mammal husbandry. To support this learning, weekly dissections will be held with a focus on a specific organ system. Where possible, the class will be involved in marine mammal strandings in Downeast Maine and will make extensive use of archived skeletal systems curated at the college. The students will also meet weekly with various veterinary and research practitioners in the field via teleconference. Students are expected to moderate two class discussions on assigned topics. Also, students will give a final presentation and submit a paper on a topic of choice. Grading will be based on class participation in weekly discussions, quality of work in class and lab, and final presentation.
English Language Requirements
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