Engages students in studies of marine environments and their inhabitants from all marine eco-systems, including aquaria, seashores, open ocean, coastal wetlands, coral reefs and benthos. With each topic, a direct parallel to ecosystem modeling is discussed. Includes small groups that independently design, implement, analyze, and present a semester-long research project in the context of a simulated symposium. Incorporates service-learning projects in which students apply their models in cooperative educational internships, community involvements, and conservation efforts. Integrated three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Fulfills general education requirement in natural science. Designed for non-science majors. [ 3-4 credits ] 3 credit version for Weekend College students only.