BIO 566 - Adv Oceanography I:Bio & Chem

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Biology Undergrad/Grad

Description:

This course would discuss chemical thermodynamics/kinetics, acid/base chemistry, the dissolved carbon dioxide equilibria, precipitation/dissolution, re-dox equilibra, nutrient chemistry, the organic carbon cycle, and regulation of the chemical composition of natural waters. The second part of the course would include a survey of the major organismal groups in the sea, autotrophic and heterotrophic production, bio-optical processes, the carbons and nitrogen cycles, food web structure/diversity, succession, pelagic, benthic, and intertidal communities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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