In-Depth Marine Biology – Year-long Course (with labs)
$628.30
“I loved how we went deep into subjects and that there was such an open environment to ask questions. [Prof. Emma] is great at answering questions quickly and making sure everyone walks away confident in the new knowledge. I think that an interesting part of the class was the game that made it possible to exercise the newly acquired knowledge.”
~ Student M.S.
Please note: Prof. Emma’s schedule is currently in flux. If this course’s time needs to be changed (possible, although unlikely), parents will be notified.
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| Instructor | Prof. Emma Stein |
| Content Levels | Grades 9-10 • Lower High School Grades 11-12 • Upper High School |
| Course Length | 32 weeks |
| Live Webinars Held On | Mondays, 1:00 - 1:50 PM Pacific - 8/11/25 - 5/16/26 |
| Additional Components | Asynchronous Option Lab Option Presentation Option |
Do you think you know everything there is to know about marine biology? What else could there be to know? You’ve covered vertebrates, algae, and specific ecosystems…what more could there be?
Prof. Emma has great news for you! There’s always more to learn about marine biology!
In this year-long course, we will explore marine biology topics in greater depth. Our course will dive into specifics about marine invertebrate phyla, marine flowering plants, ecological principles, and more!
Students will complete virtual labs and read scientific papers to deepen their understanding of the material and build on their existing knowledge. Students will have the opportunity to share findings of scientific studies in optional presentations during webinars, allowing them to share knowledge in real-time and practice high-level scientific communication. With Prof. Emma’s guidance, students will continue to develop their scientific inquiry skills, quickly generating ideas and participating in group discussions.
This is a high school level course based on college-level material. Students should be prepared to think deeply and complete high-level assignments.
For a list of scientific skills students will develop in this science course, see the What to Expect tab.
Taught by Prof. Emma Stein
What to expect in the classroom each week:
- A forum to help improve student understanding and knowledge about the week’s material.
- A laboratory activity or other activity plus a laboratory report–or a scientific paper reading assignment.
- Students can optionally choose to create presentations about a scientific study related to the week’s material.
- A short quiz to assess student understanding.
What to expect during the webinars:
- Webinars are 50 minutes long and are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
- Primary instruction and guided discussions are provided during live webinars.
- Active Participation (via the microphone and chat) in online class discussions.
- An activity at the end of the webinar.
Topics will include:
- Marine Invertebrate Phyla
- Marine Flowering Plants
- r- and K-selection
- Settlement & Recruitment
- Marine Ecosystem Maintenance
- Marine Zonation
- Conservation Strategies
- And much, much more!
Scientific skills students will develop:
- Investigative-based scientific thought, including its use in laboratory exercises.
- Researching using scientific article sources.
- Awareness of a wide variety of marine phyla & ecosystems, including vocabulary.
- Awareness of ecological concepts at a college level.
- General scientific literacy and understanding, including an understanding of current techniques and research.
Before taking this course, students should be able to:
- Write at a high school level or above.
- Write several paragraphs independently.
- Read a scientific article (with guidance from the instructor).
Students should be willing to:
- Actively participate (via the microphone) in the class discussion.
- Encourage class discussion by adding their questions/ideas in the chat window during the webinar.
- Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.
Required books & materials:
- There are no required books and materials for this course—readings will be taken from the Internet.