(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)
A survey of marine mammal evolution, biology, behavior, ecology, and politics with a concentration on those species found in the North Pacific. Coverage would include: origin and evolution of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and sea otters; basic biology and anatomy of marine mammal groups, and North Pacific species in particular; ecological interactions and role in nearshore and pelagic marine communities; and interactions between humans and marine mammals.
Designed for those not specializing in Integrative Biology
Offered in the summer/p>
8 weeks - 4 hours of lecture per week