Advanced Biological Oceanography

Catalog description

For upper-division undergraduates and graduate students. For upper-division undergraduate and graduate students interested in an in-depth look at biological processes in the world's oceans. Themes will vary from year to year but will include such topics as marine bio-optics, marine ecological modeling, phytoplankton primary production, and others. Hands-on laboratory and computer activities will be an integral part of the course, as will field trips into local waters. May be repeated for credit. Enrollment by instructor consent only.