BIOHOPK 184H/284H. Holistic Biology: Monterey Bay and the Sea of Cortez:

Complexity in natural systems examined from complementary points of view, including scientific, historical, philosophical and literary. Lectures and discussions focus on the work and writings of Ed Ricketts and John Steinbeck and on historical and contemporary works concerning marine ecology and fisheries. Field work, laboratory studies with living invertebrates, and an individual research project. Course will include a component in Baja California, Mexico. Designed for majors and non-majors. Alternate years, given 2007-08. 16 units. Gilly [WEBSITE]