MSCI 476 - Biology of Marine Plankton

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Marine Science

Description:

(3 credits)(Prereq: a grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*302/L)(Coreq: MSCI*476L) This course explores the structure and function of planktonic communities. The role of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacteria are examined in detail. Concepts such as: mineral cycling, energy flow, predator/prey relationships, tropic interactions, and spatial and temporal dynamics are investigated in lecture, discussion, and an integrated laboratory setting. The laboratory consists of 3 field studies conducted in esuarine and marine environments, and may require weekend commitments. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. S, odd years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

Take MSCI*476L(MSCI_476L);

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Marine Science; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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