Aquatic Science
Recommended Grade Level:11-12
PR: Biology; Suggested: IPC or Chemistry prerequisite or corequisite Course Description: If you like water and aquatic creatures, you will enjoy aquatic science. Aquatic Science is a hands-on, lab based class covering both marine and freshwater topics. Students will do 6 major dissections. They will also learn to run fresh and salt water aquariums. Topics Covered: Whales Texas Coast and Rivers Sharks Fish Coral Reefs Crustaceans Mollusks Plankton Echinoderms Pinnipeds Invasive Species Penguins Water Quality Oceans and Seas Aquatic Ecosystems Major Assignments: Invasive Species Wanted Poster Shark Project Whale Project Plankton Book *Projects will require time outside of class. Homework is minimal. |