ESC 4400 - Tropical Marine Ecology

(4) Credit Hours

An examination of tropical marine habitats at the species, population and ecosystem levels with particular emphasis on sea grass beds, coral reefs, mangrove forests, tidal rivers and lakes, and the intertidal zone. The required field component is a one-week experience at a field station in the Caribbean. Spring semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/field experience 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 or BIOL 3250 or BIOL 3350 with a minimum grade of C or Department Head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4400. Credit only allowed in one of the two courses. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.