§ 16-32-16 - Marine biology department – Laboratory. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-32-16

   § 16-32-16  Marine biology department– Laboratory. – The University of Rhode Island is authorized and empowered to establish inconnection with the university a department of marine biology. The departmentshall establish a marine biological laboratory with suitable facilities forresearch on problems involving animal life in Rhode Island waters. Thedepartment shall cooperate with the department of environmental management. Thedepartment shall, as facilities permit, offer courses for the training ofstudents planning to enter the fishing industry or to qualify for positions infederal or state fishery departments. Courses in the department of marinebiology shall have the same standing as other courses at the college and shallbe accepted as credits for degrees.