CCN: PSC3639C

Title: MARINE BENTHIC ECOLOGY

Credit Hrs: 3.00


Description

Open to advanced undergraduates with consent of instructor and completion of prerequisites or with permission of instructor(s). The course consists of lectures, substantial readings and field sessions. This course introduces students to the basic ecological aspects of corals and coral reef ecosystems. Content includes ecological principles such as biophysical components, diversity and resilience. Identification of coral reef species from the Caribbean and Florida are examined. The field study portion of the class illustrates concepts from the lectures and give students practical experience in basic coral reef.


Prerequisite(s) : BSC2010 and BSC2010L

Lec Hrs Lab Hrs Oth Hrs Fees
32.00 16.00 0.00