BI 383 - Coral Reef Ecology Seminar

Institution:

Fairfield University

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Description:

Students study the complex ecological relationships found in coral reef ecosystems.Topics include discussions of reef development, coral symbiosis and growth, reef trophic dynamics, ecology and behavior of coral reef fish and invertebrates, and effects of natural and human disturbance on coral reef communities.Course format: seminar in which students read, analyze, and present scientific research papers from the primary literature.This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor.(Prerequisites: BI 170, BI 172 or permission of the instructor) Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fairfield.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 254-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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