BIO 526 - Marine Benthic Ecology

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Biology

Description:

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor An advanced overview of the structure and function of marine benthic communities from the intertidal zone to the deep sea, focusing on the power of experimental studies in elucidating ecological processes. Students will improve writing skills via preparation of short research proposals, a term paper, and through peer review of other students’ work. Students will also lead discussions of journal articles, and plan, undertake, and present the results of a field biofouling study.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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