Understanding FHL Programs
Each listing on this page is a complete, full-time program. Some programs are made up of several courses whose credits add up to a full-time load; others are comprised of a single course that itself is a full-time load (e.g. a 15-credit, quarter-long course or a 9-credit, 5-week course).
Our programs are intensive, immersive, hands-on experiences. During the academic year, courses run ~8:30 – 5:30 Monday – Friday. Summer courses run ~8:30 – 5:30 Monday – Friday and ~8:30 – 12:30 on Saturdays.
As you’ll see when you click on the links below, some will show details for a group of courses within that program, others will show details for that single full-time course.
During any one term, students can only enroll in one of the program offerings noted here.
For more opportunities at FHL, see also the Courses and Workshops landing page.
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BIOL 467 | Autumn 2017
Comparative Animal Physiology
Credits: 3 | Instructor(s): Dr. Adam Summers
MBQ choice: Students in this course will study organismal function in an evolutionary context. Uses a variety of animals to highlight transitions in metabolism, muscle function, respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion, and ion regulation.
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ENGL 365 | Autumn 2017
Reading and Writing the Marine Environment
Credits: 5 | Instructor(s): Richard Kenney
Marine Biology Quarter choice: This is a marine-minded literature and writing course intended for readers and writers from all disciplinary backgrounds, engaging both creative and critical processes. -
ENGL 383 or ENGL 493 | Autumn 2017
Creative Writing Lab
Credits: ENGL 383 - 5; ENGL 493 - 1-5 variable | Instructor(s): Sierra Nelson , Elizabeth Cooperman
Marine Biology Quarter choice: Integrated with the literature class, this hands-on course further engages students through a series of generative creative writing experiments.
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FHL 101 | Spring 2018
Introduction to Marine Biology in the San Juan Islands 2018
Credits: 1 | Instructor(s): Dr. Megan Dethier
This one-weekend, one-credit course is targeted to University of Washington freshmen or sophomores studying marine biology, biology or environmental science who want to learn more about marine habitats. -
FHL 305 | Autumn 2017
Biology of Fishes
Credits: 5 (W credits) | Instructor(s): Dr. Matthew Kolmann
Marine Biology Quarter choice: An introductory course designed to provide an overview on the diversity of fishes, namely on their ecology and evolutionary relationships. -
FHL 333 | Spring 2018
Science Writing for Diverse Audiences 2018
Credits: 3 or 5 | Instructor(s): Eric Morel
Marine Biology Quarter: This course will help students read peer-reviewed and public science writing, and understand and analyze those genres with respect to message, structure and target audience. -
FHL 375 | Spring 2018
Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea 2018
Credits: 5 | Instructor(s): Dr. Deborah Giles
Marine Biology Quarter choice: This course will provide students new to the biological sciences an opportunity to learn about the wide variety of marine mammals found here and the ecosystems that support them. -
FHL 430/Biol 430 and FHL 440/Biol 445 | Spring 2018
Marine Zoology and Marine Botany 2018
Credits: 5 and 5 for total 10 | Instructor(s): Dr. Megan Dethier , Dr. Tom Mumford
Zoo-Bot Quarter: The Marine Zoology course and the Marine Botany course are designed to complement each other and give students an overview of marine life of the region. -
FHL 446 | Summer A 2018
Marine Botany: Diversity and Ecology
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. D. Wilson Freshwater , Dr. Thomas Mumford
The theme of the course is principles, methods, and applications of marine algal biodiversity studies with a focus on the macroalgae of marine benthic environments. -
FHL 470 | Spring 2018
Historical Marine Ecology Research Experience
Credits: 6 | Instructor(s): Dr. Robin Elahi , Dr. Hilary Hayford
Zoo-Bot Quarter: Research in Marine Biology course is required for Zoo-Bot & will enable students to engage in a practical research experience in close collaboration with supervisors. The research topic is the historical ecology of rocky shores. -
FHL 490 | Autumn 2017
Marine Sciences Seminar
Credits: 1 | Instructor(s): tbd
Weekly lecture by research scientists covering different fields of research. -
FHL 490 | Spring 2018
Marine Sciences Seminar 2018
Credits: 1 | Instructor(s): Dr. Megan Dethier
Zoo-Bot Quarter and Marine Biology Quarter course choice: Weekly lecture by research scientists covering different fields of research. -
FHL 528 | Summer B 2018
Fish Biomechanics 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. Adam Summers , Dr. Alice Gibb
The course will use the diverse marine fish community of the San Juan Islands as a tool to explore the relationship between functional morphology and ecology. -
FHL 568 A | Summer A 2018
Marine Subtidal Ecology 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Aaron Galloway , Alex Lowe , Pema Kitaeff
This course focuses on learning key ecological concepts, skills, and tools applied to the subtidal marine environment. -
FHL 568 C | Summer B 2018
Research Methods in Ocean Acidification 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. Jon Havenhand , Dr. Terrie Klinger , Dr. Andrew Dickson
*** CANCELLED ***
Research Methods in Ocean Acidification introduces students to key theory, methods, and techniques in ocean acidification research. -
FHL 568b | Summer B 2018
Fjord Ecosystems and Climate Change 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. Craig R. Smith , Dr. Maria Vernet
This course will focus on fjord ecosystems which provide a broad range of ecosystem functions and services to natural and human communities, and are very sensitive to climate change. -
FHL 585 | Summer A 2018
Marine Animal Bioacoustics 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. Joseph Sisneros , Dr. Timothy Tricas , Dr. Lane Seeley
*** CANCELLED *** This course will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students with a broad understanding of the acoustic tools and techniques necessary for investigating the bioacoustics communication and behavior of marine animals. -
FHL/BIOL 432 | Summer A 2018
Marine Invertebrate Zoology 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): Dr. Kevin Kocot , Dr. Johanna Cannon
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive exposure to the subject of invertebrate zoology. -
FHL/FISH 492 | Summer B 2018
Ecology and Conservation of Marine Birds and Mammals 2018
Credits: 9 | Instructor(s): W. Breck Tyler , Dr. Eric M. Anderson
This intensive, field-based course offers motivated students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the marine birds and mammals of the Salish Sea. Upper-Division Course (400-level) appropriate for upper-level undergraduates or graduate students. -
HSTAA/AIS 311 | Spring 2018
The Indigenous History and Environment of the Salish Sea
Credits: 5 | Instructor(s): Dr. Joshua Reid
Marine Biology quarter choice: This course blends lectures, guest speakers, seminar-style discussions, and field trips to uncover the Indigenous history and environment of the Salish Sea. -
non-credit workshop | Other 2018
Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics Workshop 2018
Credits: 0 | Instructor(s): Dr. Joe Felsenstein , Dr. Stevan J. Arnold
This 5-day workshop reviews the basics of theory in the field of evolutionary quantitative genetics & its connections to evolution observed at various time scales.
June 4 – 8, 2018 (arrive June 3, depart June 9)
Application deadline: March 1, 2018 -
non-credit workshop | Other 2018
Immersing the Public in Marine Science and Conservation 2018
Credits: 0 | Instructor(s): David Owen Brown
*** CANCELLED *** This workshop will cover fundamentals of visual storytelling through multimedia that is compelling enough to engage the public in marine science and shows the critical ecosystems and the science being done to understand them.
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non-credit workshop | Other 2018
Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2018
Credits: 0 | Instructor(s): Dr. Christof Koch, Dr. Adrienne Fairhall
Co-hosted by the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the Computational Neuroscience Program at the University of Washington.
August 19 - September 2, 2018
Application deadline: April 1, 2018 -
OCEAN 210 | Spring 2018
Integrative Oceans 2018
Credits: 4 | Instructor(s): Dr. James W. Murray
Marine Biology Quarter choice: The objectives of this course are to learn the patterns of, and processes that cause, the large scale distribution of properties in the ocean. -
Ocean 492 A | Autumn 2017
Pelagic Ecosystem Function in the San Juan Archipelago
Credits: 15 | Instructor(s): Dr. Jan Newton , W. Breck Tyler , Dr. Matthew Baker
Pelagic Ecosystem Function Apprenticeship uses the natural laboratory of the waters in San Juan Archipelago to investigate the working of a unique pelagic (open water) ecosystem. -
Q SCI 381 | Spring 2018
Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2018
Credits: 5 | Instructor(s): Colton Miller
Marine Biology Quarter choice: This course will engage students with exercises and activities tailored towards biological and natural resource sciences with a marine focus. -
z 600, 700, 800 | All Quarters
Independent Study or Research
Credits: varies
During all quarters, graduate students may register for research with the consent of their faculty advisors.