Deep Sea Biology
OEB 119
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Description
The oceans contain 97% of Earth's water, and host the most disparate ecosystems on the planet. This course provides an introduction to deep ocean habitats, macrofauna and microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on the physiological adaptations of organisms to their environment, as well the role of microbes in mediating oceanic biogeochemical cycles.
Course Notes
Lab component.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Organismic & Evolutionary Biol
Course Component
Lecture
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Subject
Organismic & Evolutionary Biol
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 11, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
