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Marine
Biology (MB)
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
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5502 |
Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4) |
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A study of the natural history, systematics, and morphology of marine invertebrates from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Participation in extended field trips is part of the course.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143
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5503 |
Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4) |
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A study of the biology of marine vertebrates emphasizing systematics, behavior, physiology, and ecology of local forms.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, CHM L143.
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5504 |
Marine Botany (4) |
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A general survey of algae and vascular plants associated with the marine and estuarine environment.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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5506 |
Marsh Ecology (4) |
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A study of the floral and faunal elements of various marine marsh communities.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143. |
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5521 |
Marine Technical Methods (2) |
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An introduction to the hardware of marine science, sampling procedures, processing, station location, and field equipment maintenance/operation.
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5523 |
Marine Ecology (4) |
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Lecture and laboratory studies of bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystems.
Prerequisites: BIO 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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5525 |
Coastal Ornithology (4) |
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A study of coastal and pelagic birds with emphasis on ecology, taxonomy, and distribution. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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5526 |
Coastal Zone Management (2) |
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An examination of specific laws and regulations which govern the coastal zone and how coastal processes affect management issues.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, CHM 1143, L143.
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