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3.00 Credits
This course will cover dynamic physical oceanography, including the properties of seawater, basic physical laws, waves, tides, geostrophy, current with friction, and thermohaline circulation. This information will be synthesized through discussion of descriptive physical oceanography. The second half of the course will investigate the origin and morphology of ocean basins and margins as well as topics including, but not limited to: sources and composition of marine sediments, effects of waves and currents on sediment transport, sea level change, patterns of deep-sea sedimentation, climactic zonation of marine sediments, and resources from the ocean floor.
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4.00 Credits
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0.00 Credits
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
This course is for advanced students who wish to undertake directed research as a special course. Prerequisites: 1) A carefully prepared written plan of proposed research must be presented to and approved by the instructor prior to registration; 2) Must be a third or fourth year marine sciences, major with a minimum of a "B" average; 3) Must have previously completed one 200 level and one 300 level marine science course with a combined "B" average; 4) Must register in person with instructor signature required.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
In this course students pursue directed studies under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Students may engage in study of topics which are not part of the regularly offered courses. A carefully prepared written plan of study and evaluation approved in advance by the instructor is required.
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3.00 Credits
This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in marine science . Topics can include new areas of marine science such as: threatened and endangered marine mammals and marine resource ecology. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. 3 credit hours. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include: Marine Mammal Policy: In this course marine mammals, particularly threatened and endangered species, are used as case studies to study legislation designed to protect them. We will examine the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Recovery Plans, and other governmental efforts to protect species in jeopardy. We will also evaluate whether or not these efforts have succeeded in improving population numbers for these species. Current controversies concerning marine mammals such as noise in the ocean will be investigated, and several experts in the field will discuss these issues with the class. Participation in class discussions and student presentations are required in this class. Deep Sea Biology:This course will investigate the unique biology associated with life in the deep oceans. Specific themes will vary depending on student-generated interests but may include: physiology and ecology of bioluminescence, pressure effects, chemosensory and mechanosensory adaptations, evolutionary questions, specialized fauna (chemosynthesis-based communities), problems of reproduction, metabolism, collection, identification and systematics. Students will be expected to develop presentations on topic areas of their own choosing. The instructor will provide background lectures and highlight topic areas suitable for developing student-lead discussions. Behav Ecology and Marine Conservation: Extinctions due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, and the introduction of non-native species are occurring at an increasing pace all over the globe. The study of behavioral ecology is an important component in determining the cause of species decline. Even closely related species react dissimilarly to disturbances, changes in habitat and prey species. Some prosper while others decline. Knowing how species interact behaviorally with their environment is a key to understanding how they might be best conserved. In addition, knowing how the impact of humans can be reduced through modifying human behavior is an important component of conservation studies. The marine environment presents a unique set of challenges to conservation biologists, and emphasis will be on marine species. Students in this course will consider the use of behavioral ecology in solving conservation problems through the study of case studies. Students will be required to participate in seminar discussions and to present independent analyses to the class.
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4.00 Credits
This is an upper-level seminar and laboratory course exploring in detail an advanced topic in marine biology. Topics can include new areas of marine science, threatened and endangered marine mammals, and marine resource biology. Three previous credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) is required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include: Biodiversity:This course will explore the range of life on Earth from microbes to humans. Representatives of all recognized kingdoms, their evolutionary history and ecological interactions, will constitute the focus of this course. Students will research various topics for class discussions and presentations, based on selected readings and primary texts. Polar Biology: : The Arctic and Antarctic are literally poles apart, not only geographically, but with respect to the organisms that have adapted to these extreme environments. This seminar course compares and contrasts the two polar regions: the Antarctic, a continent surrounded by the vast Southern Ocean, and the Arctic, an ocean surrounded by land. A multidisciplinary approach to the study of polar organisms (including evolution, ecology, physiology, geology, paleontology, oceanography, meteorology, anthropology, and conservation) affords students from a variety of backgrounds an opportunity to investigate topics of particular interest to them while learning much about life at the "ends of the Earth." A major component of this course involves student research projects based on primary literature. Tropical Biology: Tropical biology deals with the equatorial regions circling the earth between latitudes 23 1 2 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn). Included here are some of the world's richest and most threatened ecosystems. Tropical rainforests, for example, cover only 7% of the earth's surface but contain over half of its biodiversity; less than 5% of these forests are formally protected by parks and reserves. This course will examine tropical ecosystems worldwide, including forests, savannas, rivers and floodplains, mangroves and coral reefs, with emphasis on the Neotropics. We will address conservation issues facing these threatened regions as human populations increase and resources are strained. CORAL REEF BIOLOGY: This course is designed to give students an overall view of the biology of coral reefs. Topics to be covered will include the making of a coral reef, community structure, pharmaceuticals from the sea, customary marine tenure, artificial reefs and reef rehabilitation, the role of coral reefs in the carbon cycle, reef management, the health of the world's reefs, and discussion of the Coral Reef Initiative. We will also read and discuss current journal publications concerning bleaching events, marine protected areas, and weather and anthropogenic effects to the health of the world's coral reefs. Conservation Ecology of the CaribbeanConservation Ecology of the Caribbean: This course will cover topics such as the history and geology of the Caribbean with an emphasis on Trinidad and Tobago, terrestrial, island and marine biodiversity, and the ecology and evolution of populations. We will also discuss the impact of an agriculturally based economy versus a tourist economy on the environment in general and the reef in particular. We will discuss NGOs and examine some international environmental treaties as well as focus on particular national and international conservation approaches using the Caribbean as an example. Other topics include community-based management and local wildlife policies as well as study the history of the establishment of a rainforest as a natural preserve. The prerequisites are Bio 105 and 106. Fisheries Biology:This course is designed to acquaint students with contemporary fisheries management concepts and practices with emphasis on techniques used to assess the biological characteristics of exploited fish populations, Atlantic Northwest commercial fishing methods, and economic aspects of the U.S. commercial fishing industry will be discussed in detail. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts and applications of ecosystem management, biological diversity, the Endangered Species Act, and habitat restoration, as they apply to fisheries management. Guest speakers will bring their work-related knowledge and experiences to the students. (Prereq: MAT 190,BIO 331 or equivalent; instructor permission may be required) Physiological Ecology of Fish:This course will provide students with an overview of the physical, chemical and biological limitations that fish face in the marine environment and how these organisms have adapted to meet these challenges in order to obtain energy, grow and reproduce. The laboratory will consist of a field trip to the Florida keys where students will conduct physiological experiments on various fish species.
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0.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
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