BIO 555 - Marine Ichthyology

Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 654. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.

Prerequisite: junior standing; 16 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 235 and BIO 236 and BIO 380; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 556.
Corequisite: BIO 556
Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Summer