BIOL 3626

Field Studies/Marine Mammals

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Hands-on introduction to research on marine mammals. Lectures provide an overview of marine mammal adaptations, evolution, population biology, social organization, conservation, and management. Labs include a necropsy and techniques of photographic identification of individuals. On a several-day camping trip, students observe marine mammals from whale-watch boats and conduct research projects.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:05-11:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:05-11:55LSC-Biol&earth B210030035

Lab

Lab B01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat13:05-16:55LSC-Biol&earth B210030036

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2025 syllabus by Lindsay Wood and Emily Martens-Oberwelland. Open the PDF

Grading

16%Workshops (4)4% each

5%ParticipationThroughout course

10%Group proposal and data sheetDue Aug 18

4%Journal clubDue Aug 19

20%Final examAug 28

10%Research symposiumGroup presentation; Aug 29

10%Field notebookDue Aug 30

25%Final reportDue Sep 3

Course rules

Late work: Unexcused late assignments lose 25% per day; valid excuses include sickness or emergencies.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all course activities.
Field safety: Students leaving the field group must use a buddy system and tell instructors where they are going and when they will return.
Field trip: Alcohol and other mind- or behaviour-altering substances are prohibited during the field trip.
AI use: AI tools may not generate work submitted for a grade unless instructors explicitly allow it for an assignment.

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