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2025 Spring > GRAD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 630

Biological Oceanography

Course #: ENVSCI 630

Description:
The course analyzes the processes governing the population dynamics of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and benthos. The course stresses the interaction between marine biology and relevant aspects of physical, chemical and geological oceanography. The course has a special emphasis on applied benthic ecology, especially the effects of pollution on the coastal zone. Other topics include the microphytobenthos, modeling competition, predation & benthic community structure, zooplankton grazing & predation, satellite remote sensing, and the effects of climate change on marine populations.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10277 Tu|M
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Urban-Rich,Juanita L Wheatley W04-0122
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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01 10277 Tu|M
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Urban-Rich,Juanita L BEACONFLEX
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: