BIOL A381 - Tropical Marine Biology

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Aiken

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

(Prereq: Grade of C or better in BIOL A370 or departmental permission) The objective of this course is to provide an overview of tropical marine ecosystems and their biological communities with a special focus on coral reefs and coral reef organisms. There will be a strong emphasis on systematics, taxonomy, and the ecology of dominant taxa and species. Each day will consist of lectures and trips to the field. A large portion of the time in the field will be spent snorkeling on near-shore patch reefs and surveying coastal and inland environments. Course is taught at a field station in the tropics. Special permission required. Additional fees assessed for travel and field station use. Students may count only BIOL A381 or BIOL A575 Topics in Ecology: Ecology of the Bahamas for major credit in Biology. Students who earned credit for BIOL A581 may not earn credit for BIOL A381.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Field Study

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

web.usca.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 648-6851

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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