SIO 121 – Biology of the Cryosphere. 4 credits. Course offered annually in fall quarter. The cryosphere comprises sea ice, glaciers, snow, and other frozen environments. Changing rapidly in the face of global climate change, these environments host unique and highly adapted ecosystems that play an important role in the global Earth system. In this course we will explore the physiology and ecology of organisms in the cryosphere and peripheral habitats. A special emphasis will be placed on sea ice as a habitat archetype but glacier, snow, and permafrost will also be covered.
SIO 136 – Marine Biology Laboratory (team taught). 6 credits. Course offered annually in fall quarter. Introductory laboratory course in current principles and techniques applicable to research problems in marine biology. Field component includes introduction to intertidal, salt marsh, or other marine ecosystems. P rogram or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites: BILD 3, SIO 132, and SIO 134, or consent of instructor.
