3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Focus is placed on the structure and function of major marine ecosystems, including estuarine, mangrove, coastal, coral reef, open ocean, and deep ocean environments. Course content will include rigorous treatment of the biogeochemical processes that support these ecosystems, as well as the biology and ecology of characteristic flora and fauna.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the structure and function of key marine ecosystems of the world.
2Demonstrate thorough understanding of the major groups of organisms characteristic of key marine ecosystems of the world.
3Demonstrate thorough understanding of the biogeochemical processes that sustain key marine ecosystems and their constituent taxa.
4Understand major threats to sustainability of key marine ecosystems of the world.
5Demonstrate improved critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
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