Biological Oceanography
Course #: ENVSCI 630, Class #: 4051, Section #: 01
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.
Course Details
Date / Time
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Th 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0122
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0122
Enrolled / Capacity
4 / 20
Status
Open