BIOL 4400 - Tropical Marine Ecology

(4) Credit Hours

An examination of tropical marine habitats at the species, population and ecosystem levels with particular emphasis on seagrass beds, coral reefs, mangrove forests, tidal rivers and lakes, and the intertidal zone. The required field components is a one-week experience at a field station in the Caribbean. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/field experience 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3250 and BIOL 3350 with minimum grades of C, or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.