BIOL 404 - Marine Ecology

Institution:

Grambling State University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Emphasizes the effects of human activities on the chemistry, biology, ecology and ecosystem structure and function within coastal marine environments. Topics describing recent changes in the coastal ocean and addressing their implications include: trace metal cycles; primary productivity; coastal fauna and habitat; coastal fisheries, and coral reefs. The course includes one required weekend field trip to the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) where instructors will use the local coastal environment to illustrate topics that have been discussed in lectures. Lecture 3 cr. hrs., Lab. 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114, BIOL 206 or BIOL 216. Spring semester.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.gram.edu

Phone Number:

(318) 247-3811

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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