Marine Ecology

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This course will focus on the ecological processes that affect the abundance anddistribution of marine organisms. Basic oceanographic, ecological andphysiological principles will be introduced. Marine ecosystems ranging from openwater to the deep sea to coastal systems will be surveyed. Human impacts onmarine ecosystems, such as the effects of global climate change, overfishing,and pollution will be discussed. Designed for Marine Science majors. (offeredspring semester only) Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO155 or MAR105. Offeredon: A-E-G