BIO 4810 Marine Ecology
5 Credits | Prerequisites: Introductory Biology
Considers recent advances in marine ecology. Symbioses,
predation, herbivory, and interactions with the physical
environment will be emphasized. Laboratory and field work
will include the application of ecological techniques to
a specific problem and will include the writing of reports
describing the results.
July6–July 17 | Lindsay Whitlow, PhD
BIO 4825 Forest Ecology
5 Credits | Prerequisites: Introductory Biology
Examines the organisms that comprise the forest ecosystem
and their interaction with the physical environment. Emphasis
will be placed on field study of forest community composition
and the forest as a biologically modified habitat.
July 20–31 | Eric Long, PhD
BIO 4256 Environmental Physiology
5 Credits | Prerequisites: Introductory Biology & MAT 2360
Focuses on how individuals respond physiologically to their
environment, especially to maintain homeostasis and acquire
nutrients. Topics will include circadian rhythms and
responses to various stressors (e.g., light, heat, salinity,
climate change, hypoxia).
August 17–28 | Cara Wall-Scheffler, PhD
Details
In 2026, the five-credit summer courses will cost approximately $3,750. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, and transportation between Anacortes, Wash., and Blakely Island.
For more information, contact:
Eric Long, PhD
Seattle Pacific University
Phone: 206-281-2297
Email: longe@spu.edu