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Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) only
Courses are offered during the summer semester only.
Since course offerings change, check the current DISL summer
bulletin for specific course offerings and descriptions and contact
the Marine Biology Adviser at Troy or Dothan.
The courses listed below are taught at Dauphin Island Sea
Lab in the summer only. The faculty members are recruited
from many colleges and universities within and outside Alabama.
The courses are identified by an MB prefix.
| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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| MB 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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