BIO 2560 - Tropical Marine Ecology

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College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: RDG 0800 or placement plus permission of department chair Students explore the ecology of coral reefs and a variety of associated tropical marine ecosystems such as mangrove swamps, sea grass beds, lagoons, and rocky and sandy shores. In addition, the impact of pollution, global climate change, fish, and other human influences are studied. This is a field course and requires travel to Belize, Central America. Travel costs are not included in tuition or fees. This course satisfies the general education requirement for a four-credit lab science. The trip to Belize is typically scheduled during the winter or spring break. Course fee: $60.00 (additional travel costs are required)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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