MARI 3090

Marine Mammalogy

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This course examines the characteristics of marine mammals, the roles of marine mammals in oceanic ecosystems and general principles of marine mammal population biology. Students use information on the biology of marine mammals to explore conservation/management issues. They learn of these animals and explore how they interact with humans.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Emily Martens-Oberwelland. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Species report outlineDue September 30
20%Midterm examOctober 21; covers lectures through October 9
20%Species reportDue November 16
13%Group presentationSlides due November 29; presentations November 30–December 7
2%Group participationPeer evaluation after presentations
10%Controversial topics reflectionDue December 10
30%Final examCovers lectures not covered by midterm; date TBD

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 10% per day for five days; after that, they receive zero.
Missed work
Contact the instructor before the deadline or test and attach a Student Declaration of Absence form.
Absences
A maximum of two Student Declaration of Absence forms may be used during the term.
Generative AI
Generative AI use is not permitted for course work unless specifically allowed under the stated Copilot Chat policy.

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